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Clenched Muscles Assist Self-Control

You’re trying to exercise willpower—to avoid eating that second piece of cake or buying an electronic toy you don’t really need. Try firming up your muscles. Any muscles. Now you can walk away—as long as walking away is truly in line with your overall goals.

假如你正在鍛煉自控力——例如不吃第二塊蛋糕，或者是不買不需要的電子玩具——那就嘗試繃緊你的肌肉吧，任何肌肉都可以。然后你就可以轉(zhuǎn)身離開那些誘惑物了，當(dāng)然前提是這樣轉(zhuǎn)身離開確實(shí)有利于你實(shí)現(xiàn)總體目標(biāo)。

Researchers created various tests of discipline. In one test, participants got a so-called health tonic of diluted, but unpleasant tasting vinegar. Those committed to their long term health who also tensed their calf muscles were more likely to drink more of the vinegar.

研究人員發(fā)明了多種自控力測試。在其中一項(xiàng)測試?yán)?，參與者會得到一杯所謂保健補(bǔ)品，但其實(shí)這是一杯經(jīng)過稀釋的難喝的醋。那些重視長期健康的人會繃緊他們的腓腸肌，喝下更多的醋。

In another test, subjects had to choose whether to look at disturbing images of post-earthquake Haiti as part of an effort to solicit donations. Half clenched their fists, half didn’t. And a much larger percentage of those who clenched were able to watch the images and pledge to help.

在另一項(xiàng)測試?yán)铮鳛槟季栊袆拥钠渲幸徊糠?，參與者要選擇是否觀看海地地震后令人不安的圖片。一半?yún)⑴c者握緊了拳頭，另一半則沒有握拳。握緊拳頭的人中有更多的人選擇觀看圖片并承諾幫忙。

Another test involved snack choices. Subjects who had had health as a priority and who tightened their fingers were more likely to choose healthful snacks than non-clenchers. The study is in the Journal of Consumer Research.

另一項(xiàng)測試和零食有關(guān)。把健康擺在第一位的參與者以及手指緊扣的參與者會比沒有緊繃肌肉的參與者更傾向于選擇健康的零食。這項(xiàng)研究刊登在《消費(fèi)者研究》雜志上。

So the next time you’re faced with a choice that takes self-control, clench your fist or firm that bicep. Your will might firm up, too.

因此當(dāng)你下次面臨和自制力有關(guān)的抉擇時(shí)，握緊你的拳頭，又或者是繃緊你的二頭肌，你的意志力也會隨你的肌肉堅(jiān)實(shí)起來呢！

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