Day 241: Self-Control

Problem:

Binge snacking late at night

Solutions that don’t work:

More self-control

Solutions that work:

Not buying the snacks in the first place

Going to sleep earlier

Problem:

Spending hours on your phone in bed

Solutions that don’t work:

More self-control

Solutions that work:

Charging your phone outside your bedroom

Problem:

Not exercising

Solution that doesn’t work:

More self-control

Solutions that work:

Working out with others

Putting on your workout clothes and committing to exercise for just one minute (you’ll almost certainly end up doing more)

It’s much easier to shape your environment than your willpower.