Causes of weak will and methods of strengthening it

Reasons for weakness of will

The human will is an essential part of his strength, and a motive for life and earnestness in it, striving for the best, and change, so the will is the engine of the soul and the engine of human actions, and from that the impact and importance of the will becomes clear, so what are the reasons for the weakness of the will:

• lack of balance

People’s feeling rises greatly towards their desires, dreams, and goals, and they start with enthusiasm and impulsiveness, then they meet difficulties that exceed their capabilities, which causes them to weaken the will later, at the beginning of the month, you find that those who go to gyms in large, surprising numbers, and before reaching the end of the month do not find any Of these, due to the rush of ill-conceived enthusiasm.

• cravings

Whether it is the lusts of the body, or the lusts of the love of money, or the lust of power, and the glorification of love for luxurious living, all of which are lusts, may be the reason for the weakness of the will. Others can be summarized as follows:

• Weakness in the personal composition and structure of the same person.
• Weakness in skills and abilities, which is caused by a lack of educational attainment or appropriate training.
• Feeling vulnerable to being bullied by someone or someone, such as being bullied by a boss or family member.
• Permanent chaos, difficulty concentrating, lack of prioritization and inability to understand situations.
• Frequency of failure in general.
• Failure to reach the reasons for the feeling of failure to previous failure situations.
• Fear of being punished, blamed, or bullied or ridiculed.
• Feeling pressure from responsibilities and self-control of those feelings.
• Lack of motivation or real motivation.
• Not fully aware of needs and wants well.
• Unjustified fear of the unknown.
• Not appreciating the reality of the current situation and its requirements.
• Inability to correctly predict the future.
• Unrealistic hopes and aspirations.
• Laziness, indolence, and lack of strong plans.
• Frustration and stress.

Willpower methods

And because the weakness of the will hinders life and affects it, as it greatly affects human productivity, this matter can be dealt with in several ways, ways and aids that can help in strengthening the will, knowing how the will is made, and what are the methods of strengthening it,  including :

• Not starting too many things at once

It is necessary to try to set small achievable goals and focus willpower on achieving them. If the goals are weight loss, you can start by reducing snacks, reducing quantities in meals, and drinking quantities of water daily. A simple matter like this can help lose eight kilograms with just these steps. More From the will to constantly achieve new goals, a person will always need new goals, it is all about finding what works for each person.

•  Advance planning

 Giving willpower a break by making decisions in advance, for example, if there is a weakness in the willpower to regularize a healthy diet and lose weight, it is possible by setting a menu for a whole week, for example, and even doing some pre-meal preparations, as this helps to avoid Sudden stop at a fast food restaurant on the way home from work.

While trying not to pressure the body into doing the exercises at the end of the day, instead, it's best to schedule it into one's calendar, starting with the week.

• Strengthening willpower 

Mindfulness meditations and visualization may improve self-control and help you act on intention rather than habit or cravings. Physical and mental fatigue can reduce your willpower, so it is important and necessary to get enough sleep to maintain your energy levels.

• Self reward system

If you reach milestones, celebrate something that will not take you back again, meaning if you have stopped smoking, reward yourself with something away from smoking, something that will not bring you back. Take a walk in the park after a tough test, buy a new outfit after losing weight, go for a pedicure after running a race, or stick to the gym.

• Get support from others

In the case of the desire to strengthen the will to continue useful work, you can join a group to walk or run with them, search for a companion to walk with you, plan good meals with the family before starting the diet, and ask trusted people to help achieve goals.