Why Willpower Doesn’t Work: The Science of Behavior Change

Most people think change is about willpower. If you just tried harder, had more discipline, or wanted it badly enough, you’d finally eat better, sleep more, stop procrastinating, or manage your emotions differently. The truth? Willpower isn’t designed to carry you long-term… [Content truncated in this summary; full blog post will include sections on The Myth of Willpower, What Really Drives Change, When Willpower Shows Up, The Role of Therapy, Final Word, and References].