There is Far More to Willpower than You Think
Understanding willpower and how to improve it
Self-Control is having the capability to control the way you respond to life. It is the ability to control your behavior and avoid acting out in negative ways that cause you to get into problems that could otherwise be avoided. Having self-control is vital to living a healthy life and it plays an even larger role in a person’s ability to take the actions necessary to be successful. Self-control leads to getting to work versus procrastinating, eating right, exercising, saving money, being consistent, deferring immediate gratification, breaking bad habits, working toward goals, and so on.
Terms such as discipline, resilience, determination, , fortitude, grit, and willpower are associated with self-control. (verywellmind,n.d.)
Psychologists typically define self-control as:
The ability to control behaviors in order to avoid temptations and to achieve goals. (verywellmind,n.d.)
