A Simple Way to STRENGTHEN Your Willpower

You're not imaging it: You are more likely to have a hard time following an intense workout regemen when you're already pushing yourself to stick to a rigid diet. A study from the University of Toronto Scarborough found it's harder to maintain discipline in multiple areas of your life than it is to be strict in just one. The reason? "Self-control is a limited resource. We can only do so much before it gets depleted," says lead author Michael Inzlicht, Ph.D. However, research suggests that you can rebuild willpower with practice. Try to make an activity you're already doing more demanding, whether that measn adding 20 minutes to your gym time or cutting an extra 150 calories a day. Though you may feel strecthed at first, soon you'll be able to add new activities and handle multiple challenges with ease.

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