3. z
What is Willpower?
Willpower is the ability to control
yourself. Willpower is a certain level of
inner strength. It can be associated with
determination or even motivation.
Willpower is what you use when you
want to go out with friends but don't so
that you can study.
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Willpower is what you use when you
choose not to pick up a cigarette when
you are trying to stop smoking.
Willpower is how much power you have
over yourself. Take a moment to reflect
on what aspects of your life you
maintain strong willpower in.
5. z Now, take a moment to reflect on
aspects of your life in which you have
limited willpower. Why do you think that
is? What about this area of your life are
you not as strong, determined,
motivated or in control? Here are a few
ways that you can begin to increase
your willpower in those areas.
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3 Ways to Improve your Willpower!
1. Take Personal Responsibility.
By placing ownership for things we are not coming through
on, off on something or someone else, we give the control
over our decisions where it should not be going. Willpower
requires control of yourself, if you are handing it over to
another person or thing, you will never have enough
willpower to change or complete what you are trying to do.
Tip: Begin increasing willpower by taking full responsibility
for decisions and actions that you take. In return you will
see both your willpower and discipline rise.
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2. Watch Your Self Talk
By watching how you talk to yourself as you make decisions you
are reinforcing your personal responsibility and freedom as a
person. But just as important, the way you talk to yourself has an
influence over your confidence and inner strength. When you
lack confidence and inner strength, you will notice that your
willpower goes down. If you are consistently talking down to
yourself, you decrease the level of key factors that can boost
your willpower. The stronger you feel about yourself, the more
inner strength you will have to make decisions that are in your
best interest.
Tip: Increase willpower by talking kindly to yourself.
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3. Define your Purpose
In business you have to have a 3 and 5 year plan. Why? Because it
gives you and those around you a direction and a vision. You must have
a purpose in each choice that you make for your company so that it
moves in the direction of your goals. You need this same plan in life.
Create weekly, monthly and yearly goals or plans for yourself, and put
them in a place where you can see these goals each day. Then, each
time you make a choice, be sure that it is in line with your purpose and
direction. If you know why you are here in this world and if you
understand where you desire to go, then your willpower and control
over your choices will be stronger.
Tip: Take time to reflect on your purpose in life. Create goals and plans
for your future and take these into account with each decision you
make.