Those that said “I WILL!” were far less motivated and determined to exercise than those that asked themselves the question “Will I?”
The reasons for these results are still a little unclear, but Dr. Senay can see patterns emerging. When we “use our willpower” toward a goal, we can quickly feel guilty and embarrassed if we start to fall short. If, on the other hand, we keep an open mind about what we might accomplish, we feel like any positive moves we make are getting us ahead of expectations and thus are “wins.”
This makes the process of doing things better (diet, exercise, saving money) a source of pride. We are “getting ahead…better than we thought.” On the other hand, if we announce to ourselves, or anyone else, that “I will!”, it may sound impressive, but it sets us up for shame and avoidance as soon as we have a setback.
https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/does-willpower-hold-the-key-to-your-success/
I had this "debate" with a meditation friend. He insisted there should be no doubt and I took the opposite view, as Master Nan, Huai-chin emphasizes. The koan, "Who Am I?" should be driven by deep doubt.
the problem of UNnatural Temptations - vid talk by Dr. Doug Lisle, PhD. on Willpower
"It's much easier to fix your environment than it is yourself."
Dr. Lisle, author of the Willpower Paradox....
Because we're biologically adapted to seek pleasure as energy rich food for sexual reproduction therefore our brains think that is being successful. When we switch to healthy foods then our brains think it is NOT being successful. So it takes time for the brain to psychologically rewire its pleasure network.....
The Pleasure Trap - vid - Dr. Lisle
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