impulses
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We all know what it feels like, even children recognize the feeling of effort, the effort of suppressing impulses.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
Because weak self-control and fear of missing out were strongly associated with problematic use, the researchers emphasize helping young people manage impulses and feel less pressure to stay constantly connected.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Adolescents already have a harder time than adults with planning ahead and controlling their impulses, because of the brain’s immature prefrontal cortex.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
The "stagflationary impulses from weaker foreign demand and higher domestic prices are going to be disproportionately felt by Canada," warned ING chief international economist James Knightley.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
My preoccupation with curbing my impulses, my speech, my movements, my manner, my expressions had increased my anxiety.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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