How to train your willpower muscle

Willpower is like a muscle, the more you train it, the stronger it gets!

Defining willpower

Let’s define willpower for a moment. There are a few words that come to mind when we think of willpower – self-control, determination, self-discipline, drive and resolve. A more modern definition, which is in line with this article is:

"The ability to delay gratification through short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals."

In the same way that we can train and grow our muscles, with the right approach, willpower is also something that can we can develop and strengthen.

For the benefits of well-trained willpower – read here!