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Willpower instinct chapter 3 - Coggle Diagram
Willpower instinct chapter 3
facts
you can actually move way more, fatigue is because the mind does not want your muscles to move anymore.
so, just believe that next time you work out
your muscles can move way more
make sure you have energy, it will increase willpower
self-control is like a muscle, it can get tired when being used and will increase when exercised.
Self control is like a muscle
Trying to fit into a corporate culture that doesn’t share your values can use up your willpower well of strength.
Things you can do to overcome willpower exhaustion
schedule when you use willpower and save it for that moment
put your willpower to where your goals are
having no energy can decrease your willpower
eating sweats can recharge your willpower
if you use your willpower too much you can exhaust it
running low on energy will decrease your willpower
Willpower challenge
when you find your biggest want power, bring it to your mind when your most tempted to give it up
ask yourself
Who else will benefit if you succeed at this challenge? How does your behavior influence your friends, family, coworkers, and community? How would your success help them?
Imagine this challenge will get easier for you over time if you are willing to do what is difficult right now. Is some discomfort now worth it if you know it is only a temporary part of your progress?
How will you benefit from succeeding at this challenge? What is the pay off for you personally?
The self-control muscle can be made stronger
making a small act of self control frequently will increase your willpower
use your willpower to control something you most never control, keep doing this. It is like lifting small weights, and this weight is beneficial to your willpower.