Hypo-egoic self-regulation: exercising self-control by diminishing the influence of the self.
Journal of personality December 2006 Mark R Leary, Claire E Adams, Eleanor B Tate
Theory and research dealing with self-regulation have focused primarily on instances of self-regulation that involve high levels of self-reflection and effortful self-control. However, intentionally trying to control one's behavior sometimes reduces the likelihood of achieving one's goals. This article examines the process of hypo-egoic self-regulation in which people relinquish deliberate,...