Are You Tired of Trying?

Let's look at willpower!

"Willpower is the ability to resist short-term gratification in pursuit of long-term goals or objectives." Willpower focuses on long term goals while we do our best not to give in to short term temptation, distraction.

So lets say we set a goal — to declutter our life in 2022. We are enthusiastic, feel motivated and tell ourselves "This year is going to be great, I'm starting with a clean slate! I'll organise my office, my wardrobe and give away the unwanted."

So you set a few short term goals for the next few weeks and you are inspired by the END goal! Yeah!

You get started with your office, it's going well, the desk is clean, you got your new diary, made some plans to keep on top of the filing.

Then.....you notice you losing motivation..... feel tired.... it no longer feels exciting.... declutter is hard work!

It's not you! Willpower gets tired!!!

It is like a muscle.... your willpower works hard then it will need a rest!

1. Set short term, achievable and measurable goals.
   
2. Seek support from friends and family.
3. When you achieved your small goals, REST and recover!

Willpower [our brain] gets tired and requires time to recharge, regenerate.



Meditation, nutrition, exercise and connecting with nature are just a few ways you can nurture your willpower.