1. Removing or hiding all temptation is key to your success because you have little self-control.
2. And if that's not entirely possible, then you find creative ways to prevent yourself from giving in.
3. You love buying diaries and writing down all of your goals and resolutions.
Shame it means jack shit.
4. And you can't resist a good motivational quote.
5. But the truth is you enjoy the planning more than the actual doing.
6. On social media you make a big deal out of your new commitments so you can hold yourself accountable.
7. And because you have zero willpower you often rely on others to keep you in check.
When you have no willpower
8. Which is great until they decide to help you a little too much.
9. And you end up lashing out at them.
10. You've learnt that you can't go cold turkey and that compromising is key.
11. You've also learnt that you can't be around certain people...people just like you.
Me: We really need to start eating better. Husband: Yep. M: H: M: H: M: H: M: H: Me: Wanna just have nachos for dinner? Husband: YES.
12. You've researched all there is around willpower and motivation but nothing has helped.
13. So you do what most people do and pretend that everything is fine.
14. And you find a way to justify your slip-ups.
15. People know you can be weak and often use it to their advantage.
16. But the truth is you are your own worst enemy.
17. You often get annoyed at yourself for giving up so easily.
18. When really you should congratulate yourself for trying in the first place.
19. Because hey, at least you've shown some improvement, right?
