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The Myth of Willpower If you think willpower is the most important part of meeting your goals
with weight, eating, exercise or other lifestyle changes, we've got news for you! Relying heavily
on willpower to create change often leads to frustration and defeat. Successful self-changers
know the truly important things to focus on.
Mastering Your Motivation, Part One What's really motivating you to change? Before you
can learn to stay motivated, you need to get in touch with your powerful reasons for wanting to
live a healthier lifestyle.
Mastering Your Motivation, Part Two Now that you know what's motivating you, how can you
stay motivated and inspired to make the right choices? This article gives you practical
techniques for staying on track, even when you don't feel like it!
Are You Ready To Change? There are five stages in the change process through which all
successful self-changers progress. What stage are you in?
What's Your "Can Do" Score? People who are confident they can make a lifestyle change are
much more likely to be able to do so. If you doubt your own ability to meet the goals you have in
mind, read this article to discover a few ways to create a "can do" attitude.
Instant Stress Relievers Angry, anxious, frustrated or stressed out? Tune in to your built-in
stress reliever - your breath! Here are a few quick, easy ways to use your breath to calm down
instantly.