Willpower is finite

Willpower is like a muscle. When you overuse it, it gets tired. But exercising it over time will make it stronger.

You want to rely on habits and exercise willpower steadily.

You can think of willpower as a muscle. The more you use it, the more it wears out, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. 

When we agonize over a decision, we deplete our limited supply of willpower much more quickly, causing us to feel exhausted and overwhelmed...

• Both bad habits and positive change can spread from person to person like germs.
• Thinking about someone with good self-control can increase your own willpower.
• Go public with your willpower challenge.
• Strengthen your willpower immune system. Spend a few minutes at...