If you’ve ever thought, “I knew I shouldn’t, but I did it anyway,” this step-by-step guide is for you. The 6.1 Impulse Control Full Process shows you exactly how to pause, feel an urge fully, decode the underlying need and choose your next move instead of reacting automatically. You’ll learn how to apply the full Surf the Urge cycle in real situations, with practical prompts you can reuse across eating, scrolling, arguing, spending and more. Unlock this article to get the complete sequence and start strengthening the neural pathway that says: “My impulses are signals, not commands.”