Did Your Brain Accidentally Decide You're Out of Willpower?
Is willpower really a limited resource that runs out by the end of the day? If you’ve ever said “I’ve got nothing left” right before giving in at night, this episode on the science of willpower and self-control is for you.
I’m Dr. Laurie Marbas, and on this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast I walk you through one of the most famous ideas in psychology, often called ego depletion: the belief that every temptation you resist drains your willpower like a battery. It started in a room with fresh-baked cookies and a bowl of radishes, and it spread into business, law, marketing, and medicine…
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