The Real Reason Willpower Doesn’t Work

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Real change doesn’t happen because you “try harder.” Willpower burns out. Motivation fades. What actually works? -Tiny, repeatable changes -Simple systems that support your nervous system You don’t need more discipline. You need a system that makes change easier. Small steps. Done often. That’s how real change sticks. FREE Mental Health Resources: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.co... Check out my podcast, Therapy in a Nutshell: https://tinpodcast.podbean.com/ Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal th

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