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<\/em><\/p>\nStruggle to stick to your diet when socializing? Are flimsy excuses preventing you from going to the gym?<\/em><\/p>\n Intrigued by those who are able to by-pass temptations such as cupcakes, cocktails and canapes?<\/em><\/p>\n How about those who get themselves to the gym regularly without missing a beat no matter what their current day holds? What reservoir of energy are they tapping into that you seem to lack? What is their secret?<\/em><\/p>\n Willpower.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Those that are able to move past temptations and excuses with relative ease have simply discovered the value of flexing one of the most important \u201cmuscles\u201d in the human body \u2013 willpower.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Just as other muscles in the body require focused attention to stay strong and healthy, so does willpower. If you want the muscle power to stick with healthy eating and consistent exercise, then willpower like other muscles in your body <\/a>needs continual use and flexing. Without use, this muscle reacts no differently than any other muscles \u2013 it becomes weak and flabby.<\/em><\/p>\n Ignore your self-control\/willpower long enough and \u201caddiction\u201d will likely result.<\/strong> <\/em>Addiction is the exact opposite \u2013 it is the complete loss of willpower\/self-control. Unfortunately one addiction can easily lead to other unhealthy addictions as a cycle of destruction sets in.<\/em><\/p>\n Without self-control you\u2019ll lack confidence and experience internal-conflict. This type of \u201cinternal-war\u201d eventually corrodes your willpower even more.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Lack of self-confidence will stall your life in all areas.<\/em><\/p>\n Truth is, willpower is not reserved for the few. It is a learned skill and most researchers believe that it can be strengthened and expanded <\/a>by focusing on specific strategies such as managing stress, getting enough sleep and meditation times.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The first thing you must do if you hope to follow those with super willpower is to be responsible. Stop looking outside of Taking responsibility sets \u201cwillpower\u201d in motion and empowers you to change things.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Perfectionism is a dangerous \u201cpass or fail game\u201d that cannot be won. We are human and will make mistakes. That\u2019s all part of the learning process. When we expect \u201cperfection\u201d of ourselves at all times, we actually trigger a fear of making mistakes. Focus on the big picture that promotes improvement and growth.<\/p>\n Who does it serve? When we\u2019re busy judging and comparing ourselves to others, there is little or no energy left over to create greatness in our own lives. Those with \u201csuper willpower\u201d admire hard work and use the success of others as inspiration not as comparison.<\/p>\n Developing willpower is not about punishing yourself. It\u2019s about loving yourself enough to be empowered to make positive change. It\u2019s about developing healthy actions and habits that promote and support our health and fitness<\/a> \u2013 not about punishing ourselves with \u201crestriction type diets\u201d or excessively punishing exercise routines that only lead to defeat.<\/p>\n And, don\u2019t forget the role that \u201cpleasure\u201d plays in helping our willpower to stay the path. Pleasure will always be a key component to forming healthy habits and exercising willpower.<\/p>\n No amount of money has the power to return your body to its healthy state once cancer or another debilitating disease strikes. MAINTAINING superior health is key. It should be the number one strategy now, not later after disease strikes.<\/p>\nBUILDING WILLPOWER<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Taking responsibility:<\/h3>\n
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yourself and quit pointing the finger at others and situations. You are empowered to change everything in your life but you must step to the plate and take responsibility for it first. Empowerment and responsibility go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n
Drop Perfectionism:<\/h3>\n
Release Negativity and Criticism:<\/h3>\n
Love yourself first:<\/h3>\n