
How to resist everyday temptations
Acting on impulse often feels good at first, but brings trouble later. Understanding these urges can help you control them
by Peggilee Wupperman
Peggilee Wupperman is a clinical psychologist, professor of psychology at John Jay College of the City University of New York, and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. She is the author of the book Treating Impulsive, Addictive, and Self-Destructive Behaviors: Mindfulness and Modification Therapy (2019).