Can you recall the last time you struggled to focus on a tedious or difficult task?

Perhaps you felt that your wandering attention was beyond your control as if you suddenly lost focus and had no idea how to regain it. Unfortunately, it happens to all of us from time to time.

Procrastinating doesn’t have to be your default response in those moments when you feel you have to fight against your instincts. It’s just a matter of recharging your willpower.

We do not run away from goals or projects we care about if we lack the strength or energy to deal with challenges, persevere through setbacks, and tolerate conflict.

You must train, develop, and maintain your willpower, just as you would a muscle.

In the human body, nothing suggests there is a gene that regulates willpower. Many people feel they lack willpower.

Anyone can increase their willpower, so here are proven and tested ways to help you get started:

Do not forget your goals. 

Whenever you feel drained of willpower, consider the task at hand as a necessary stepping stone towards your goals.

Willpower is very quickly depleted if it’s disconnected from your values and goals.

Invoicing, for instance, can be difficult if you dislike it. You will lose energy if you see it as an isolated task. Invoicing will become much more enjoyable if you reframe it to build a thriving business and feel passionate about it.

Learn how to cope with stress

There will always be tough times and challenging trails when you strive to reach a goal.

When anxiety, fear, or boredom threaten to sap your willpower, you must persist in stressful conditions to achieve ambitious goals.

Stress can be dealt with more effectively, and your willpower is strengthened by mindfulness.

Try mindfulness meditation or hot yoga if you want to find some serenity within discomfort.

In a way, it’s like a willpower exercise.

Don’t be hard on yourself. 

The more you accept mistakes with a positive attitude, the stronger your willpower will be. In addition, by forgiving yourself for your mistakes, you will be more motivated and engaged in your goals.

Your own failure should be treated with kindness, but you shouldn’t ignore how you can improve the next time.

You can bounce back and grow simultaneously, which is different from the usual self-criticism or ego-boosting.

Collaborate with others.

 Feeling appreciated for the work we do naturally increases our willpower.

Willpower is often thought to be so harsh and individualistic, but people have an incredible will when they feel connected to others.

Take time out to talk to a co-worker or invite your colleagues for lunch when you feel unmotivated or distracted.

It’s surprisingly effective to restore willpower when working with people you care about toward a common goal.

Never lose hope and just move on.

 Things will get better eventually.

When faced with challenging tasks, it’s often difficult for people to stay engaged because they unconsciously predict that future jobs will be just as challenging.

The feeling of defeat or hopelessness causes many to give up.

Remember that with practice, your skill will improve.

Be aware that a task is difficult, but don’t tell yourself it will always be difficult. It will most likely get easier every time you try it.