ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the application of critical thinking to self-regulation. It is reasonable to suggest that keeping up with the pace of life in the twenty first century can be challenging. There are many demands on the time and attention in this global 24/7 world. The range of choices open to people in terms of how they spend their free time is increasing regularly. Simple, low-stake, routine activities that people engage in on a daily basis are less likely to require self-regulation. Take, for example, the morning ritual of waking up, getting up and beginning the day. Typically the steps in this process have become well defined over time, which has reduced the need for conscious check-ins or monitoring. Given that self-regulation is people's ability to monitor and adapt their progress, performance and approach to thinking, feeling and behaviour, it is useful to consider the types of negative influences which can impact use of this skill.
