Willpower, Your Inner Critic & Mastering Self-Discipline

Practical Strategies for Strengthening Willpower, Quieting Your Inner Critic, and Cultivating Self-Discipline

The Science Of Self
7 min readOct 8, 2023
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Achieving your goals is not just about inspiration; it’s about perspiration fueled by willpower and self-discipline.

A lofty promise? Perhaps.

This article will guide you through tangible strategies to silence your inner critic and build the self-discipline that makes the impossible, well, entirely possible.

The Triad of Success: Willpower, Inner Critic, and Self-Discipline

  1. Understanding and Harnessing Willpower

The Mental Muscle

Willpower is far more than a fad; it’s the mental energy that propels you toward your goals.

Just like physical muscles benefit from a good diet and regular exercise, your willpower thrives on certain activities and habits.

However, it also has its limitations. Stretch it too far, and it will snap — much like a rubber band.

The Science Behind It

According to studies, willpower functions like a battery.

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