Willpower is inherently limited, self –control depletes willpower in much the same way exercise depletes physical power. This observation comes from numerous studies that test the limits of peoples self control. In these experiments, people who exerted their willpower on one occasion struggled to do so a second time. The conclusion willpower does fatigue. Because willpower is limited, each act of self-control is a win or loses effort. For example, refraining from that piece of chocolate cake makes it more difficult to find the motivation to hit the gym.
Take home message: Set priorities and give yourself a break on the goals that are not on the top of our “to do list”. It is impossible to do everything well, find your balance, aim for progress and not perfection. Be ready to start again tomorrow, over a period of time I am sure you will see improvement.
Willpower is inherently limited, self –control depletes willpower in much the same way exercise depletes physical power. This observation comes from numerous studies that test the limits of peoples self control. In these experiments, people who exerted their willpower on one occasion struggled to do so a second time. The conclusion willpower does fatigue. Because willpower is limited, each act of self-control is a win or loses effort. For example, refraining from that piece of chocolate cake makes it more difficult to find the motivation to hit the gym.
Take home message: Set priorities and give yourself a break on the goals that are not on the top of our “to do list”. It is impossible to do everything well, find your balance, aim for progress and not perfection. Be ready to start again tomorrow, over a period of time I am sure you will see improvement.