Your Self Control is Challenged

Identify the Signs. Then Fight Back

self_control Self control in another way of describing our self constraint - our will. I started thinking about this, because at the beginning of every year people start setting New Year's resolutions to lose weight, save money, or make other life changes. The hard part is that self control isn't effective for just one day. We need to consistently exercise our will over an extended period of time to experience success.

Sometimes I Wish It Was Not So Easy To Be Lazy!

This a pretty daunting task in the type of society we live in today. Everyday, we are conditioned to seek the convenient way out.This doesn't bode well for our motivation to control ourselves.

In my car, I listen to numerous radio commercials promoting easy, fast, convenient, products and/or services. I've heard advertisements for everything from cleaning services for your home, easy debt reduction plans, to home-based business opportunities in which you can make thousands of dollars in only a few months. I think what really blew me away was my observation at several food stores. Did you know that food stores now sell chips, cookies, and snacks in bags that only have 100 calories? We now have the makers of products capitalizing on our inability to watch our own calorie intake. Is it no wonder our self control suffers? For example, we went from cookies you can slice and bake to pre-cut cookies you only have to pop into the oven.

Lazy Keeps Getting Easier All Of The Time

Yes, our willpower is severely challenged, because it's now big business for companies to take advantage of our desire for easy, fast, and/or convenient. Everyday we are programmed via commercials and advertisements to seek easy, fast, and/or convenient. Yes folks, you can now go on a diet where all your meals are delivered to your home - taking all the guess work out of the diet process. Yes sir....another knock against exercising your self discipline. Believe me, there are many types of products out there.

Hey. We Have A Will-Power Muscle. Who Knew?

The bottom line is this - you cannot strengthen your self control if you never exercise it. Nowadays, we have to fight against the grain, because society doesn't offer much support.

Prepare to Fight Back

self_control The good news is we can strengthen our drive and discipline with a little determination and plenty of resolve. Work your self control as you would a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes.

I'll be the first to admit that my willpower suffers from time to time. However, I keep at it. Better yet, if I'm really motivated I'll function with a single-mindedness to achieve what I set to do. Remember, the obstacles you face while trying to maintain your willpower are going to be there. Knowing what you're up against is half the battle. See every attempt as a success and focus on that.This will fuel your motivation. Just know that the difference between success and failure is often determined by your will.

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