willpower
Why Willpower Doesn’t Work (and What Does)
If you’ve ever promised yourself that this time will be different — the new diet, the new routine, the new mindset — only to find yourself back in the same pattern weeks later, you’re not alone. Most of us have been taught to rely on willpower as the engine of change. But here’s the truth: willpower is a short-term strategy for a nervous system that doesn’t feel safe.