Articles and advice on willpower, self-discipline and inner strength, and how to develop them.
Are you attached to your cell phone, unable to leave it aside for a few minutes? Can you travel by bus or train, or wait in line, without texting with your cell phone? Do you always want to know what … Continue Reading
“Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence. “- Hal Borland Trees and grass need time to grow, and therefore, they symbolize patience. It is the same with us too. We need time to … Continue Reading
Do you sometimes feel that you don’t have the strength to act with resolution and strength? Do you feel helpless in certain situations? Do you feel that people often take advantage of you, and you cannot resist them? Are you … Continue Reading
People who are confident are more inclined to take risks, and are often better equipped to handle challenges. Confident people are likely to try something new because they have the belief that they can use their current skills and abilities … Continue Reading
The way you act towards other people can be categorised into three types of behaviour: Passive, Aggressive and Assertive. If you tend to act passively then you may be seeking to avoid conflict, often at the expense of your own … Continue Reading
Do you finish what you start? Do you possess enough inner strength to go through with whatever you start doing? How many times have you started to do something with enthusiasm and energy, and then lost your enthusiasm and energy … Continue Reading
Everyone wants to achieve success, however, most people just wish they were successful and do nothing about it. Others try doing one thing or another, but quit after a while, either because they don’t want to invest time and effort … Continue Reading
I am in the middle of several projects Let people know when you have accepted other responsibilities No need to make excuses if you don’t have any free time No one will fault you for having already filled your plate … Continue Reading
What do you do when you are walking on the pavement and wish to cross a small and narrow street, where there are no vehicles, but the light is red at the pedestrian’s crossing? What do you do if all … Continue Reading
Self discipline is one of the most important requirements for achieving success, but too often, there is lack of self discipline. A few of the reasons responsible for lack of self discipline: People are not born with self discipline; they … Continue Reading
Do you wish to increase your willpower? The word willpower is often associated with bodybuilding, quitting smoking, losing weight, or doing anything that requires inner strength and courage. Willpower is an important skill, which is essential in all walks of … Continue Reading
I have read articles about willpower that describe it as a sort of temporary burst or spurt of desire or motivation. I have also found articles that discredit and reject willpower as a myth or nonsense. I disagree with these … Continue Reading