"Ok, OK..enough about procrastination...can you talk about something else?" This is the last of the four parts.
What is willpower? The ability to make yourself do something even when you don't "feel" like it.
It is important to realize that willpower is not inexhaustible. It can be exhausted rather quickly. And when we do, then our ability to regulate our behavior is very low. So how do we make it stronger?
One method of strengthening the willpower is to remind yourself of your values. This process of self-affirmation will help to strengthen your willpower.
Another technique is to remember in an earlier step we talked about stop, acknowledge, and then Just do IT!. In a sense this is no different that mindful meditation. Attention is the first step in self-regulation. By learning to keep focused attention will reduce the likelihood of procrastination by making the self-regulation muscle stronger.
Today's question is:
"Have you ever tried mindful meditation?"
P.S Dr. Pychyl's blog is:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/dont-delay
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