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Old 05-04-2014, 10:23 PM
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Default Willpower by Baumeister @ FSU
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Originally Posted by Soak View Post
Got a second opinion, sorta kinda from another doc. Says to take it easy and do nothing that causes symptoms but to gradually increase activity within that guideline.

About the willpower, a tip I remembered from a while ago:

before I got into the accident, I was reading a book called Willpower. I didn't finish it before it happenend, but they said something in there about how neat & tidyness can have a big impact. I think the chapter I had started was saying that even aetheists who pray have better willpower. I'm not religious, but I wonder if there's some version of that that will help. Its by a guy named Baumeister, a researcher.
The new doc sounds like he may be good. I'm glad for you.

While familiar with Baumeister of FSU,I've not read the book.
I did attempt here to read online a NY Times article about it.
I could never get if they were speaking of willpower strictly in eating,
or in all areas of life. At any rate, yes, the habits of orderliness and neatness are important ones to hang onto. Glad you're fairing okay.
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