161: Willpower Doesn’t Work. Here’s What To Do Instead To Live A Healthier Life
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The Wellness Project with Dr. Kim Foster
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Despite popular belief, willpower is NOT something you should rely on when attempting to cultivate a healthy lifestyle.
Willpower is fleeting, limited, and in some cases, self-sabotaging. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly why we should not solely focus on will when building healthy habits and what to do instead.
You'll learn:
- How our willpower gets depleted
- The link between willpower and self-image
- The SHOCKING truth about how willpower reliance keeps us stuck
- Tips for building a healthy habit when willpower is lacking
- The attitude you need to cultivate to achieve your health goals
- How working on your beliefs and self-identify will improve your success
If you frequently struggle to stay on track and resist temptation, this episode will be an absolute GAMECHANGER!
Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/161
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