Developing consistent routines, getting enough sleep, and managing stress levels can all help you harness your willpower.

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Whenever I've thought about willpower before, it's been in the context of not doing something. Like not eating that piece of chocolate cake. Or not having that seemingly essential extra cup of coffee.

Self-control refers to the process of resisting temptations (e.g., eating junk food) that conflict with enduring goals that usually involve bigger but delayed rewards (maintaining a healthy weight and ...