{"id":24371,"date":"2023-01-14T19:24:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T18:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=24371"},"modified":"2023-01-17T09:46:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T08:46:37","slug":"mindset-brings-unlimited-willpower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2023\/01\/mindset-brings-unlimited-willpower\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindset Brings Unlimited Willpower"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our ability to maintain self-control and avoid acting on impulses is referred to as willpower. It has to do with our capacity to exercise self-control and manage our behavior. Willpower basically refers to our ability to withstand momentary temptations in order to accomplish our long-term objectives.But, how do we intensify our willpower?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like your muscles when you exercise, your willpower can be strengthened over time even though it may temporarily become weaker. Some professionals as well claim that pursuing your own targets is likely to boost willpower. For others, willpower is frequently perceived as being fixed and limited. But an increasing number of experts demonstrate that there are numerous efficient and tried-and-true techniques that can maximize ones willpower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article and learn how to strengthen one’s willpower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20230103-how-to-strengthen-willpower<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What does \u201coverride\u201d<\/strong> mean? Use this word in a sentence.<\/li>
  2. What does \u201ciron grip\u201d <\/strong>mean in this sentence, “And some people seem to have much greater reserves of it than others: they find it easier to control their emotions, avoid procrastination and stick to their goals, without ever seeming to lose their iron grip<\/em><\/span> on their behaviour.”? Use this word in a sentence.<\/li>
  3. What does \u201ctaxing<\/strong>\u201d mean here, \u201c The people with the non-limited view, however, did not show any signs of ego depletion, however: they showed no decline in their mental focus after performing a mentally taxing<\/em><\/span> activity.\u201d? Use this word in a sentence.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Why is willpower so essential in our lives?<\/li>
    2. How can strengthening your willpower help you accomplish your priorities?<\/li>
    3. Is willpower enough in trying to reach a long-term objective? Explain your thoughts.<\/li>
    4. What causes lack of willpower?<\/li>
    5. What challenges can prevent you from gaining the ability to strengthen your willpower?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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