Distractions and temptations can arise both at work and at home, so to achieve personal and professional goals, it is critical to harness one’s willpower. Whether you’re striving to increase your productivity or break free from bad habits, improving your willpower can be a game-changer.
Below, 15 Forbes Coaches Council members share actionable strategies they’d recommend to their own clients to help them bolster their willpower. From setting realistic goals to celebrating your progress, follow their advice to improve your own self-control and make positive, lasting changes in your life.
11. Focus On The Small Wins
It takes an average of 66 days to build a new habit, and you may need to “unlearn” some bad ones in the process. Notice and celebrate every small step you take in the desired direction. Then, write it down and periodically reflect on the progress you’ve made. Sometimes, we are so focused on how far we want to go that we forget to see how far we’ve already come. – Kristy Busija, Next Conversation Coaching, LLC