Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Willpower vs Self-Discipline: The Key to Drinking Less
Willpower vs Self-Discipline: The Key to Drinking Less
Willpower vs Self-Discipline: The Key to Drinking Less
Monday 20th January 2025
Molly Watts explains the difference between willpower and self-discipline and how understanding this can help you drink less.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the difference between willpower and self-discipline can help you drink less.
- Willpower is reactive and helps resist short-term temptations.
- Self-discipline is proactive and helps stick to long-term goals.
- Practical strategies include clarifying your reasons, planning ahead, and practising self-compassion.
- Building self-discipline creates lasting change in your relationship with alcohol.
Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do things you know you should do, even when you don't want to
Ever wondered why willpower alone isn't enough to help you drink less? Molly Watts breaks it down in this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast. She dives into the essential difference between willpower and self-discipline, explaining why understanding this distinction is key to changing your drinking habits. Molly defines self-discipline as the ability to make yourself do things you know you should, even when you don't want to.
She argues that relying solely on willpower often leads to burnout and failure, while self-discipline can create lasting change. Throughout the episode, Molly shares practical strategies for building self-discipline, such as clarifying your reasons for drinking less, planning ahead for challenging situations, and practising self-compassion. She also discusses how willpower is reactive, helping you resist short-term temptations, whereas self-discipline is proactive, enabling you to stick to your goals consistently. Molly's personal anecdotes and insights make the episode relatable and engaging.
By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of how to use both willpower and self-discipline to drink less and live more intentionally. Tune in to learn how to make lasting changes in your relationship with alcohol.