<div><p>If you're tempted, it can seem like an impossible struggle to will yourself out of whatever it is that you want. </p><p>Whether it's that slice of chocolate cake, that fourth drink or that cigarette, you can trick yourself out of your cravings with this easy tried and true process. </p><p>All it takes is 15 minutes of patience and soon you'll be the boss in control of your every desire.</p><div><figure><a href="https://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiI38P8tczSAhWJ5oMKHfvZAZwQjhwIBQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoeatrightnow.com%2Fprogram-description%2F&psig=AFQjCNFC8G5P-x6AsJehvdxn0P8GNyosvg&ust=1489251946351798" target="_blank"><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/222.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/222_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></a><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite><a href="https://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiI38P8tczSAhWJ5oMKHfvZAZwQjhwIBQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoeatrightnow.com%2Fprogram-description%2F&psig=AFQjCNFC8G5P-x6AsJehvdxn0P8GNyosvg&ust=1489251946351798" target="_blank">Eat Right Now</a></cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>According to relapse specialist <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/changepower/201407/want-be-happier-its-easy-2-5-11-15-20-43">Alan Marlatt</a>, our cravings come in waves that build to a peak and then slowly break up. It takes about 15 minutes for a craving to dissolve after a peak, so if we can learn to 'ride the wave' of our cravings, we can gain control over them. </p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Even the most intense cravings will dissipate after 15 minutes - so tell yourself to wait. If you can delay the satisfaction for 15 minutes, more often than not, you'll find you don't REALLY want that extra piece of cake. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/167246-172131.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p>Although it isn't that simple when it comes to quitting cigarettes and alcohol, being more mindful of our cravings is a good first step to mastering self-control! </p><p><strong>Can you hold out for 15 minutes? Let us know in the comments below!</strong></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p></div>
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