A study showed that children who were able to resist a marshmallow placed in front of them turned out, years later, to have higher SAT scores than students who snatched it up. The more successful children didn't necessarily have a natural gift for patience; they controlled their attention by focusing on something else, like singing a song.
So there you have it. It's smart to distract yourself from your worst desires. Find a way; it pays!
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