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Good News! Your Willpower Isn’t Limited–Don’t Believe the “Ego Depletion” Theory - Nir&Far

Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

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Will Power Is Not a Depletable Resource

Don't believe the ego depletian theory. Will power is not a depletable resource if you know how to use it wisely. Mindset matters more than physical dependence. What we say to ourselves is vitally important. Labelling yourself as having poor control actually leads to less self control.

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