Hi, it's Sam here.

Before we get into today's episode,

I just want to mention that we'll be discussing habits that involve food and eating,

so just something to consider before listening.

That's basically it.

Hello, welcome to Monday and to Radio Headspace.

So recently, I've had the pleasure of receiving some great listener questions,

and I wanted to take this episode to respond to one of them,

knowing that the tips are relevant and helpful to all of us.

So the question goes like this,

Hi, Sam. I'd like to know what I can do to stop overeating when I'm feeling tired at the end of the day.

So this is something that a lot of people, including myself, can relate to,

and it's a question that I get often.

I also think this is really about self-control,

what gets in the way of it, and how we can access it with greater ease.

And as you hear this term self-control,

the term itself can be so evocative,

so let's just take a deep breath,

and be open to whatever thoughts and feelings are present,

as we start to explore this topic with curiosity.

So in that spirit, I'd like to start by saying that self-control isn't about punishing ourselves.

The truth is, we have a finite supply of self-control,

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