Willpower Is All in Your Head, Study Suggests

Monday, August 19, 2013 - 14:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Willpower is only a finite resource for people who believe it is, and that belief can be altered. People who believe willpower is plentiful don't tire out after challenging tasks and don't need sugar pick-me-ups to continue, new research suggests.

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