Do you make too many impulse purchases, grab an extra cookie every day and still turn on a new episode of your series instead of going for a run? It's time to apply the following trick.
Mental and physical
In the three situations above, willpower is important. Several studies have shown that our willpower and physical strength are strongly linked.
Ten muscles When you tense muscles, your mental strength also becomes stronger. Making a fist, tightening your calf muscle and tightening your upper arms are especially effective in resisting temptations more easily.
Does that sound strange?
Not according to the researchers. Many mental processes are related to a physical feeling. Just think of the expressions like 'carry a heavy burden' and 'shake it off'.
