In Need of a Dose of WillPower
A friend stopped by last night and decided to share box of
yummy pastries. Should I call this person a friend? Umm, I digress. As I sipped my coffee this morning I realized
I was already on pastry number 2. Yikes! What happened to my willpower? I think it left the building. So instead of indulging in pastry number 3 I
decided to sit down and share with you.
I can’t be the only one having weak moments.
So what
do you do in those times when you willpower decides to just tiptoe away?
Well, Wikihow has 12 Tips for having more willpower. Let’s take a look together.
1.
Become aware of situations where you feel you lack a
choice (in other words, where you lack willpower). If needed, write it down.
2.
Identify a way in which you can do whatever you feel
you're forced to do, but in a way that you will enjoy it. Give yourself a reward every
time you do something which you do not like (lacked will power to do earlier)
literally you are bribing yourself.
3.
If you are a slow learner, force yourself to take action
on small decisions, like taking out the garbage. Once you finish the task,
look back and feel good for having conquered one small piece of a big task.
4.
Move on to big decisions once you find yourself getting
more and more successful with small tasks. It is important that you
reflect back on your task and feel good for having conquered a task.
5.
Become aware of the fact that without will power we are
nothing short of weaklings who don't have any zest.
6.
Refuse to be lazy. Overcome habitual
procrastination by deciding right this minute that you are hard-working and
able to do anything that you set your mind to.
7.
Focus on the long term benefit of using willpower and
discipline to reach your goal. This alone should motivate you to keep going no matter
what.
8.
Push yourself to do the next right thing toward your goal. Mental strength comes from
overcoming challenges and hurdles. What's uncomfortable today becomes a habit
tomorrow if you push hard through the discomfort of something new and
different.
9.
Complete tasks done as they present themselves. Waiting for something to
happen to relieve you from a task further weakens your mind into thinking you
can't do what you need to do.
10.
Set small daily goals and get them done no matter what. Practicing self discipline
on a daily basis strengthens your willpower.
11.
Start an exercise program or a healthy eating plan and
commit to it for a designated amount of time.
12.
Motivate yourself to practice willpower by rewarding
yourself for your accomplishments. Set up your rewards ahead of time so that you
know what you're working toward.
I am feeling more in control and powerful already, I think I
will go for a nice long walk. Take that
pastries!
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