A series of studies show one thing to be a fact about willpower…we only have a limited supply of it. I say again; studies show that human beings only have a limited amount of willpower. Granted, some folks might have a greater amount than others, but even they have a limited amount.
Here are overviews of some studies – very interesting reading:
Willpower Meter
Willpower is what we exercise; it’s what we use, when we want to control ourselves from either doing or not doing something. The studies show that when we are required to apply/exercise our willpower – it leaves less for the next time (say in a 24 hour period) for us to use towards something else.
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