Psychology Today: Does Slowing Down Enhance Self Control? (01/07/2016)
"If you want to be less impulsive, you need to do more than just delay... "

Technology.Org: Reminders, not time, help curb impulsive behavior - in 3-year-olds, at least (11/20/2015)
"A child is staring longingly at a bowl of chocolate ice cream directly in front of her. She’s told to wait for 10 seconds and she won’t want it anymore. The urge for sweets will dissipate..."