Willpower: Myth, Legend, Fact

The application of willpower is a fascinating challenge.

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Willpower is often cited as the end-all, be-all of how shit gets done. Diet and exercise, quitting smoking, quitting drinking, and tons of other actions are often considered acts of willpower.

But willpower is super-vague. Thus, an idea that works for you might now work for me — and vice-versa. What’s more, it can often be a catch-all rather than a complete, step-by-step explanation. Which, of course, adds to its vagary.

Willpower is still a necessary element to make things happen in your life. When it comes to your health and wellbeing — the choices you make are usually part of your willpower.

This is not a super-power when all is said and done. But it also IS a super-power, in that willpower can drive your life in numerous ways.

Let’s get down to the basics and explore the facts around willpower, what it is, and what it can do for your overall mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health, wellness, and wellbeing.

Applied Mindfulness

At its core, willpower is applied mindfulness.

Mindfulness is not the latest buzzword answer in this instance. Mindfulness is, simply put, your present conscious awareness of…