Willpower. Self-control. Self discipline.
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Willpower, Self-Control and Self Discipline
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Willpower. Self-control. Self discipline. These are many names that all mean the same thing: having the mental strength and attitude to consciously do the things you know you must do; even when you don’t emotionally want to.
Are you happy with your level of self discipline?
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Higher willpower is associated with being happier, scoring higher on standardized tests and earning more money. Willpower is also highly correlated with accomplishing personal goals.
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What you may not know however, is that willpower is a resource that you can call upon – and at the same time, it is also a skill that you can improve.
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#1 Remove Temptation
Willpower is a limited resource – so don’t waste it. Everytime you need to tell yourself “no” to a temptation in front of you, you slowly deplete your willpower – and it takes time to replenish.
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#2 Focus on your outcome
When you know exactly what you want it will help to create the structure that you need to get it
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#3 Create more balance
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#4 Enjoy Life
Positive emotional experiences replenish your self discipline reserve. So throughout the day – take a few moments to enjoy your life
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#6 Have a Plan
Research shows that when your willpower starts getting depleted, having a plan and a goal you are chasing can help mitigate the effects of lowered willpower.
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#7: Self Affirmations
Similar to positive emotional experiences, self affirmations have been shown to help replenish depleted willpower.
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#8 Bonus: Strengthen Your Willpower
Self discipline is a muscle – focus on small tasks that you can control, and your ability to stick to larger tasks will slowly increase.
