Researchers found that exercising self-restraint can exhaust brain areas related to decision-making, suggesting those weary from mental tasks may struggle with behavior towards others.
Erica Ordali noted that it's best to delay discussions when feeling mentally exhausted, stressing the importance of timing in communication with partners to avoid conflict.
The study explored ego depletion by examining participants who exerted self-control over an extended period, revealing significant brain activity changes tied to impulse control.
Despite ongoing criticism of the ego depletion theory, the research presents a potential explanation for why self-control tasks lasting longer than a few minutes might have a more profound impact.
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