In his article, The mindset that brings unlimited willpower, Dave Robson outlines research showing that people with a non-limited view of willpower do not show any signs of depletion.
Robson outlines a strategy increasing mental stamina and self-control:
- Remember a time when you engaged in a mentally demanding task for the pure enjoyment of the activity.
- This could be a job at work, a hobby, or any other activity that requires intense concentration but feels effortless for you.
- Engaging in this kind of recollection can naturally shift your belief about willpower to the non-limited mindset.
- Seeing proof of your own mental stamina through these recolletions can help you believe that your willpower can grow and increase your capacity to resist temptation and distraction.
“A recent study found that engaging in this kind of recollection naturally shifts people’s beliefs to the non-limited mindset, as they see proof of their own mental stamina.”
David Robson is the author of The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life. More articles from David Robson can be found on his website.
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