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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Mind over Mind? Decision Fatigue Saps Willpower — if We Let It
Are the endless decisions of modern life leading to decision fatigue, depleting our willpower to the point that we end up making increasingly poor, even self-destructive choices?
Once you're working hard, you get energized; once you resist something tempting, you're better able to keep on resisting. Overall, the body of evidence suggests that it's best to view willpower as something that can be strengthened like a muscle: hard work will improve your endurance and discipline. Believing in your ability to fortify your willpower will in turn help you persist.
This is why sports are so important for kids. It teaches determination.
3 comments:
Excellent article.
Once you're working hard, you get energized; once you resist something tempting, you're better able to keep on resisting.
Overall, the body of evidence suggests that it's best to view willpower as something that can be strengthened like a muscle: hard work will improve your endurance and discipline. Believing in your ability to fortify your willpower will in turn help you persist.
This is why sports are so important for kids. It teaches determination.
I couldn't decide whether or not to read this article.
9:06am Very Funny -You Made me Laugh out Loud Thanks.
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