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Willpower is a finite resource that can be depleted from "summary" of Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
Willpower is like a muscle that can become fatigued with use. Just as our physical strength can be exhausted by too much exertion, our willpower can also be depleted when we push ourselves too hard. This may seem counterintuitive, as we often think of willpower as an endless reservoir of self-control, but research has shown that it has its limits. Studies have demonstrated that when people are required to exert self-control in one area of their lives, such as resisting temptation or making difficult decisions, they are less able to muster the willpower needed for other tasks. This phenomenon, known as ego depletion, suggests that our capacity for self-discipline is not infinite but rather finite. When we deplete our willpower through one challenge, it becomes harder to maintain self-control in other areas. This can lead to a downward spiral of diminishing self-regulation, as our ability to resist temptation weakens with each exertion of willpower. It's like ...
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