Willpower Flashcards
Low Glycemic Foods
Give a slow and steady burn of glucose that leads to willpower, instead of a boom and crash
sleep
reduces the need for glucose during the day
avoid
doing anything taxing when willpower is low
Willpower strengtheners
Sitting up straight and writing it down, using your non-dominant hand. No like and you know, keeping daily logs of writing
Focus on Lofty Issues
he big picture will help give you the extra push to get through the details. Ideologies, codes to live by as a beacon.
Denial
Defer, but never deny a temptation: not now, but later
Best use of willpower
is to build good habits and avoid problem situations
If overwhelmed
get healthy food into you, wait a half hour and look at the problem again
When there are periods ahead with increased stress, cut down other nonessential decisions
Limits
Set clear limits on tasks
The Nothing Alternative
Don’t have to write, but for four hours I can do nothing else
Reward often
find chances to reward yourself for good behaviour
Mastery Keys
- focusing on their technique
- Staying Goal Oriented
- Getting clear and immediate feedback on performance
Reconstruct the thinking of an expert: go step by step through writing or film and try to explain why they decided each choice for yourself.
