Sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control — hard to find just when you want it most. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, stop smoking, get to the gym regularly, win a promotion¹ or pay off some debts, developing your sense of willpower is an important part of changing any behavior.

有时候意志力很像电视遥控----当你最需要的时候就是找不到。可能你正在努力减肥、戒烟、定期健身、争取晋升、又或是还债，增强你对意志力的感受是改变行为中非常重要的一部分。

We all know that breaking a bad habit or establishing a new, healthy one can be difficult, but persistence² pays off. Researchers at the University of Washington found that 63 percent of those who made New Year’s resolutions were still keeping their resolution two months later. It’s not going to be easy, but there are ways to increase your willpower, stay resolved³ and achieve your goals.

我们都知道，改掉坏习惯，或是形成一个全新的、健康的新习惯，很难，但是坚持就是胜利。华盛顿大学的研究人员发现，下定新年决心的人，能坚持两个月的只有63%。坚持并不容易，但是还是有些方法可以增强你的意志力，坚定决心，并最终达到你的目的。