Most of us are convinced that willpower, like talent, is something that you are born with. But all the research on willpower suggests that it is like any other muscle in the body—the more you train it, the better it gets. If you get a good night’s sleep, you will have more resolve to avoid temptation. If you meditate regularly, you will be able to focus for a longer period of time to finish a daunting assignment. If, on the other hand, you haven’t eaten for the last six hours, you will struggle to bring your full attention to a task. With simple lifestyle changes and regular exercise for the
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