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1521. A defendant accused of raping an attractive victim is more likely to found guilty than one accused of raping an unattractive victim.

1522. Create a ladder of values and priorities in your life, reminding yourself of what really matters to you.

-Robert Greene

1523. Smiling and other mood-lifting activities help improve willpower.

1524. Clench your fists,squeeze your eyes shut or partake in another type of activity where you exercise self-control.

1525. Meditation is great for a lot of things - reducing stress, increasing focus, managing emotions. Now research suggests it even helps us build willpower!

1526. Set in physical reminders in advance to remind ourselves of what our rational self wanted to do. So put a note on your fridge that says "only one doughnut" or set an alarm clock to buzz when you want to stop playing video games.

1527.No wonder's it's so hard to diet! When we have low levels of glucose, our willpower goes down the drain. The best cure is a meal rich in protein, which produces a constant and steady glucose level and enables the most optimal willpower.

1528. When you give in to temptation, be compassionate toward yourself and forgive yourself. That way, you'll have more willpower going forward.

1529. The most important thing to strengthen your willpower is commitment to doing so!

1530. Focus on one goal at a time. Reduce the decisions you need to make. Structure and arrange your priorities weekly and start making progress consistently.

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