It is the ability to do activities that get us closer to reaching our goals. This can be spending more time going to the gym or getting up earlier, anything that helps us to accomplish our objectives.Willpower has a lot to do with our planning and self-control. So in order to develop it, we need to be consistent.

Wha it is Willpower?

<ul><li>Reminder (the trigger that initiates the behavior)</li><li>Routine (the behavior itself; the action you take)</li><li>Reward (the benefit you gain from doing the behavior)</li></ul>

How the brain processes habits.

<ul><li>Specific </li><li>Measurable</li><li>Attainable  </li><li>Realistic </li><li>Time-Bound</li></ul>

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<ol><li>Identify each part of the habit, identify what is the true origin of the desire, then the trigger or what makes us start this circle.</li><li>Replace or eliminate elements, it can be the trigger or the routine.</li></ol>Remember it is changing a habit, not eliminating or removing it.We must bear in mind that a habit stays with us forever since it is part of our brain. Therefore, it is practically impossible to remove it. The trick is to change it.

How to change our Habits?

It’s so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making better decisions on a daily basis.Almost every habit that we have — good or bad — is the result of many small decisions over time. So, here you will find some techniques and steps to make better decisions and become the person you always wanted to be.

Time Management and Productivity

<ul><li>Meditate: sit, free your mind and breathe. Do it for 10 minutes 3 times a week.</li><li>Pause and Plan: Make decisions thinking in the medium or long term.</li><li>Pre-commitment: Eliminate possible excuses to face a problem, through the self-imposition of elements that generate pressure and force us to achieve our goals.</li><li>Think about the future self: Take into account the consequences of our actions.</li></ul>

Techniques to increase willpower:

<ol><li>Determine what we want to achieve. The more details the better, for example, some want better health or learn a new skill. </li><li>What are you willing to give something in return. Nothing is free, and we will always have to sacrifice something to get something. </li><li>Set the date. By doing this, we will have committed ourselves and we will be fully responsible for our actions.</li><li>Have a plan. Creating multiple milestones along the way, putting together a realistic timeline, and being consistent.</li><li>Write it down. This is a formal contract, which works as a commitment to ourselves.</li><li>Read it. Once a day to remember.</li></ol>

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These ideas are the techniques and steps I learned to increase productivity, change my habits, and make better decisions. All these are shown in more detail in the course Time Management and Productivity.

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