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Self-control is limited
Self-control is critical to developing new habits and overcome resistance.
But by pushing ourselves too hard, we exhaust the mental muscles needed to stay focused, to avoid temptations, and to persist in the face of frustration or failure.
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Wanting everything at once
Most people want to change themselves completely. The problem is wanting to do everything at once.
Because this intense motivational boost can backfire — you shift from over-enthusiasm to total frustration. Achieving your goals requires building momentum, to progressively develop you...
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The ‘change gap’
It is the tension between the ‘current state’ and ‘desired state’ that creates anxiety and fear.
Most people feel paralyzed — they focus on ‘the gap’ (how much they need to accomplish) versus on moving forward.
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The ten percent advantage
Focus on making small everyday progress. What is the 10% change that is going to move your life forward?
If you aim for small gains, you won’t exhaust yourself. Making continuous progress will generate momentum; thus, building confidence and helping you focus on the ongoing succ...
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Momentum is the antidote to inertia
Momentum is the force that something has when it is moving. It’s the strength that allows you to keep going — it grows stronger and faster with time.
Momentum is when your preparation starts to make sense — your effort becomes visible in the form of achievements. Momentum is a rew...
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Making progress
... ten percent at a time:
- Prioritize your first steps: focus on one or two things you want to improve. Keep change simple.
- No step is too small: focus on gaining momentum.
- Celebrate small wins: Acknowledging progress is vital to consolidate the mom...
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Success
It is a byproduct of self-discipline — it requires a method, not just a positive attitude.
Rather than worrying about the end result, focus on how to make daily progress.
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Improving Self-Control
- Avoid temptation.
- Plan ahead. If you are faced with temptation, what actions will you take to avoid giving in?
- Practice using self-control. Think of self-control as a muscle. While hard work may exhaust the muscle in the short-term, the muscle will grow...
Self Control
People having a high level of self-control experience better relationships and have higher achievement levels. Lack of self-control is associated with social conflict and low-grade academic performance.
Example: While following a diet regime, a person spends a lot of willpower the whol...
Self-control is not fixed
Self-control is not a quality that remains stable throughout a person’s life, similar to IQ or personality.
A person’s level of self-control tends to wax and to wane over the course of the day. Self-control is less like a mental capacity such as intelligence and more like a fluctuat...
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