1) Limits emotional experiences People who have a little more self-control than others may also be better able to avoid temptations because they feel less tempted. But it may also mean that their emotional experiences may not be as deep and intense as they should be compared to others.
3) Increases workload unnecessarily People often trust people who have the highest level of self-control. But many times they are not aware of its consequences. This may also result in such people being burdened with more expectations, due to which they may feel overwhelmed. This increases their workload.
4) Also used for evil purposes People with self-control become more successful than others in their endeavors, whether good or bad. However, such people are generally seen to be less involved in illegal or anti-social activities. But even if they do, the chances of them getting caught are extremely slim.
5) May give rise to unwanted bias Some people view complex social problems (e.g., overeating, unnecessary spending, drug abuse, various crimes, etc.) as mere problems of self-control. This approach is called “puritanical bias”, and it may ignore the social, economic, or political causes of these problems.
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