Self control can be defined as a process where emotions, thoughts, and feelings are overruled to adapt to a certain situation or moment. It was believed that self control is a supply resource that can be depleted.
The paper published in the Cell Press publication Trends in Cognitive Sciences show that self control is not in short supply and that fatigue is not a factor in hindering self control. It is a shift in priorities that is the obstacle as the authors of the paper see self control as more pleasure oriented instead of one that is based on obligation.
Rather than looking at a self control based activity such as dieting as something that has to be done, it is best to look at it as something that is enjoyable like finding a diet partner or thinking of how fun it would be to be fit and healthy.
Aside from that, planning for the times when self control falters, avoiding temptations, and taking a break and rest when tired would help in maintaining control.
