Simply be aware that you're using your willpower on an ongoing basis and that you're being confronted with a steady stream of decision-making

• Because decision-making is fatiguing, your ability to make good decisions will be compromised by (1) an excess of choices and (2) low energy (i.e. low glucose) levels; thus, try to limit the number of choices whenever possible, reduce the number of "critical" decisions you have to make on a daily basis, and boost your brain with a sugary drink (you don't even have to swallow the drink — just swish it around and spit it out)
• Focus on a singular task or problem to achieve "flow" and avoid negative thinking
• Avoid mind-wandering
• Divert your thoughts away from potential temptations
• Accept that you have more free will than you think
• When facing a task that requires lots of self-control, you'll have more willpower if you choose to re-watch shows/films or re-read familiar books
• Meditate and do physical exercise
• Strengthen your willpower as if it were a muscle (e.g. brush your teeth wrong-handed)

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