akrasia

/əˈkreɪʒə/

the state of acting against one's better judgment; weakness of will

akrasia in a sentence

“Procrastination is a common form of akrasia.”

Greek 'akrasia' (lack of command)

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delayed gratification

the ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward

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severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence

stoicism

the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint

restraint

unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behavior; self-control

discipline

the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior

willpower

control exerted to do something or restrain impulses