Six steps to stronger willpower

A new year, a new you – well, maybe not quite, but with the right mindset and a little help, there are ways to bring about positive changes in your life

Caroline Foran’s aims to help readers makes positive changes with her new book Naked: Ten Truths to Change Your Life

It’s the time of year where you’re no doubt gunning for a change of some sort. Whatever you choose to embark upon – be it upping your daily intake of water or saying ‘no’ more often – there’s one thing you’ll need in order to be successful: willpower.

Defined as self-control, self-regulation or the ability to choose long-term satisfaction over short-term gratification, willpower isn’t something you’re born with; it’s not a personality trait and it’s ...