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The Dr. Benjamin Hardy Show
Willpower Doesn’t Work. Here’s How To Actually Resist Bad Habits.
Oct 20, 2023
09:29
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Dr. Benjamin Hardy discusses the drawbacks of relying on willpower, emphasizes the power of honesty and support in resisting bad habits, and encourages making committed decisions and removing conflicting aspects from one's life.
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- Making a committed decision and cutting away alternative options is the first step to resist bad habits without relying on willpower.
- Designing situations that support your commitments, seeking help and accountability, and surrounding yourself with positive influences increases your chances of success in resisting bad habits.
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Making Committed Decisions
The first step to not relying on willpower is to make a committed decision. This means cutting away alternative options and fully committing to what you want to do. Relying on willpower indicates indecision and internal conflict, leading to decision fatigue and ego depletion. Without a committed decision, you are setting yourself up for failure as situations will overpower you.
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