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It is the idea that we place our willpower under much strain and as we put in much more effort into anything, the more it gets drained.
The consequence of this is that the more it gets drained, the less self-control we have in order to resist temptations. However, many studies are contending this idea and supports the concept that willpower is not a finite commodity that depletes over time, it is something we can control.
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You can even use your imagination to keep unwanted thoughts away.
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