Self-regulation is conscious management of thoughts, behaviors and feelings to reach goals. Theory consists of four components: standards, motivation, monitoring and willpower. Self-regulation is limited in capacity and can be depleted through ego depletion
Memento vivere means "remember to live" in Latin. It's different from memento mori, which means remembering mortality. Stoic philosophers like Antipater emphasized living with purpose
Willpower is the ability to control oneself and make decisions. It involves delaying gratification and choosing long-term rewards. Stanford's Marshmallow Experiment showed delayed gratification leads to success
Willpower is the ability to resist short-term temptations for long-term goals. Prefrontal cortex controls willpower through three key areas. Left side helps stick to tasks, right side prevents distractions
Willpower combines courage, mental stamina and determination. Willpower is a finite resource managed by pre-frontal cortex. We make an average of 227 food choices daily
Willpower is the ability to control behavior and resist temptations for long-term goals. It involves overriding unwanted thoughts and using a "cool" cognitive system. Willpower is partly determined by genetics and influenced by life experiences