Losing my willpower

Yashugan00 · 2016-10-08T11:28:01+00:00

You're be reached your initial goals and have not set new challenges for yourself, so you are not motivated.

Set measurable goals, X lbs lean gains in the next year.

You've also surpassed your surroundings? Are you fitter than those around you? Surround yourself with more impressive people, in whatever area of interest

Willow-girl · 2016-10-08T22:29:06+00:00

I think self-discipline is like a muscle; the more you work it, the stronger it gets, and the easier it becomes to do difficult things. Push yourself to go a little harder, faster, further than you would otherwise. Make "balls-to-the-wall" your default setting. When you're tired and want to quit, go an extra 10 minutes or mile or whatever, just to prove that you can. Keep extending your limits outward.

PiperTheGreat · 2016-10-08T23:15:07+00:00

It's been found that setting a reward is not the best way to achieve it. The best way is a possible negative consequence.

If I don't lift hard I'll never have the body I always wanted and admired, etc.

It seriously works well. Try it

NICOLAWRITES · 2016-10-08T14:49:29+00:00

You need to turn off the porn and gaming. Focus on body and self.

VasiliyZaitzev · 2016-10-08T15:15:10+00:00

First, if you are of northern European ancestry, make sure you're getting enough sunlight. We get lethargic when we don't, although as it's autumn in the northern hemisphere, it's probably more weather related than sunlight.

Second, about workouts, just do them. I sometimes want to slough off a bit, but I tell myself, "just start" and then the rest of the workout goes fine. You just have to make it a habit, and get a good string going that you don't want to break.

writewhereileftoff · 2016-10-08T19:17:33+00:00

Willpower is a finite resource my friend. It only gets you so far. What you need to do is replace your bad habits with good habits. Don't just quit gaming, replace gaming with(for example) reading or sports.

Title	Losing my willpower
Author	WantingBackMyLife
Upvotes	6
Comments	10
Date	October 8, 2016 11:09 AM UTC (9 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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