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Set small, achievable goals -

Willpower is about keeping your eye on the prize. Decide what you’re working toward and develop a plan for how to get there.

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Set small, achievable goals -

That plan should include small, achievable goals along the way. This allows for little victories, which boost confidence and allow you to develop good habits.

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Control your thoughts and commit -

Building willpower and better productivity requires taking control of your actions and thoughts, while at the same time remaining committed to your goals.

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Avoid impulsive actions. When you get frustrated, remain calm and understand what needs to be resolved, so you can avoid making emotional decisions.

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Use bursts as a catalyst -

Use short bursts of willpower to push yourself. If you start small and then take one step beyond, you'll help build the belief that will eventually lead to greater results.

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Use bursts as a catalyst -

This works because you train your mind to use willpower as a catalyst, which will help achieve the bigger things that you want.

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Take cold showers -

Taking cold showers is a great way to strengthen willpower. By being uncomfortable, you'll end up feeling confident and empowered, as well as super refreshed!

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Small steps -

You might've heard that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. But it's best to win the day and then string a bunch of those wins together.

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Small steps -

Taking each win at a time is better than being overwhelmed with being perfect for 21 days. Each small victory builds momentum, which then builds better habits.

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Run a marathon -

Marathons are hard. But when a person completes their first one, they will have built willpower in two ways. Firstly, by training every day and slowly increasing the length covered. And, secondly, by running the last painful stretch in a tired body.

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Get up one hour earlier -

Having an extra hour gives you more time to prepare for the day. If you're used to staying up late, start going to bed earlier, so you don’t deprive yourself of sleep.

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Don't snooze -

Many people postpone their alarm in the morning. But studies show that when we do that we feel worse, as the brain begins to prepare for sleep again. This significantly weakens our willpower.

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Write down goals and progress -

By seeing your goals in writing and what you've done to achieve them, you will begin to understand your strengths. This also helps eliminate any feelings of weakness, as you can see what you're capable of.

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Say "no" out loud -

Saying "no" out loud is a great tactic when you start to feel yourself slipping on a goal that needs some willpower. It might sound silly, but it will help you get back on track.

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Set limits -

If you want to boost your willpower, then you need to stop people pleasing. Constantly pleasing others takes a tremendous amount of effort that could be used for you and your goals. Make sure to draw a line.

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Start with the most important task first -

When you accomplish your first task, the other ones don't seem to be so bad. Dopamine, which relaxes us after the completion of tasks, is released in the brain. This increases our creativity and satisfaction, which can be useful for other tasks.

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Make your goals public -

Many people don't want to share their goals because they're afraid of failure. But when you tell people that you want to achieve something, you’ll be amazed at how many will support you.

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Use positive reinforcement -

Use positive reinforcement to strengthen your willpower. It's an effective technique that has been proven for a long time to change behavior.

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Use positive reinforcement -

When you exhibit strong willpower, congratulate yourself with a reward. It could be something as simple as dinner from your favorite restaurant.

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Take care of your body and mind -

Taking care of your body and mind is one of the healthiest and most effective ways to strengthen your willpower. You'll feel rested and able to make good decisions.

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Establish good habits -

If you have a set of strong habits built into your daily routine, you'll notice that your willpower will be much easier to control.

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Warm up in the morning -

Your willpower benefits when the cardiovascular system gets a morning kick. Just a short five-to-15-minute workout can do wonders. It has even been proven to be more effective than one long workout.

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Make a list of your previous successes -

It can be hard to stay motivated when you're seeing so many successful people online and on the news. To keep your willpower up and going, write down some of your biggest achievements over the years.

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Keep moving -

Life is an endless movement. When you've reached a goal, create a bigger one. You'll realize that you can start shooting for the stars.

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Avoid temptation -

If you're trying a diet or attempting to stop drinking, don't buy foods and drinks you can't resist. If your willpower is being tested, try to put off the thing you desire until later, or distract yourself with something else (as long as it's healthy).

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Try to stay in the flow -

When you immerse yourself in a meaningful and engaging activity, you'll stop noticing the time and get into a state of flow. When this happens, you'll be more satisfied in the long term.

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Create self-imposed deadlines -

Simply start by setting deadlines for yourself, as they can help increase willpower. For the willpower to work, it's best if you start with deadlines that are very close to the near future, such as minutes or hours.

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Restart your willpower during the day -

Just like muscles, willpower tires during the day. But luckily, it can be restored with a small coffee break, short walk, or with simple sugars from fruits.

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Get support from others -

Having the support of others can help you achieve your goals. Join a running group or find a walking buddy, for instance, You'll see that it will help with your willpower. 

Sources: (Success.com) (BetterHelp)

See also: Ways to get over a mental block

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