If You Believe Your Willpower Is Limitless, It Is

3/21/2016

This article challenges the popular theory in psychology about willpower depletion. The theory suggests that willpower is a finite resource that becomes depleted after exerting self-control, leading to reduced self-control in subsequent tasks. The article discusses a new study that found no evidence to support this theory. The study suggests that belief in willpower depletion itself may be the cause of reduced self-control rather than an actual depletion of resources. The article highlights the implications of this new study and how it may change our understanding of self-control and willpower.

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