Increase Willpower

Question - Are you the type of person that's able to avoid a tasty treat when you're on a diet or do you cave right in? Are you able you push yourself to go to the gym consistently? Are you able to put off that impulse buy? Do you ever wonder why you or your friends have so much trouble sticking with certain goals? It mainly boils down to a lack of willpower.. That's what today's video is all about... Willpower - What is it, why it's important, how to strengthen it, and how to use it to your advantage.

So let's dive right in... Willpower is basically your ability to resist short-term temptations and delay gratification in order to meet long-term goals. Or, more simply stated – it's self control, self-discipline, etc.. Every day, you make decisions to resist impulses in order to be healthier and happier and to meet your goals. Whether it's resisting chocolate, resisting to buy that new outfit, or pushing yourself to go to the gym, you are constantly using your willpower.

Studies show that willpower is correlated with positive life outcomes such as better grades, higher self-esteem, lower substance abuse rates, greater financial security and improved physical and mental health.
Let's sum it up:
Willpower correlates with positive life outcomes such as better grades, higher self-esteem, lower substance abuse rates, greater financial security and improved physical and mental health.
Willpower plays a key role in attaining our goals.
Willpower is like a battery, so use it wisely – don't waste it on frivolous things.
Use your willpower to install habits you want to form. Start small – One habit at a time
Think of willpower like a muscle that can be exercised and strengthened.
Remove temptations and triggers from your life
Have a plan for those times that triggers/temptations do arise
Pursue goals that have a deep meaning to you
Make your impulses reward/punishment based
Eat healthy and exercise.

References:
American Psychology Association - http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/willpower.aspx

My blog - https://wisdom-for-life.com/willpower-effective-ways-to-enhance-your-willpower/

Видео Increase Willpower канала Wisdom for Life