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240 | The Willpower Trap: Why Motivation Fades and What to Do Instead

Author
Onnie Michalsky, MA, LCPC
Published
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Episode Link
https://www.momswithoutcapes.com/240-willpower-trap

Ever wonder why you start the day feeling motivated but by the afternoon, you’re reaching for snacks, snapping at your kids, or ditching your well-intentioned plans? It’s not because you lack discipline—it’s because willpower isn’t a limitless resource!

In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we’re diving into the real reasons why relying on willpower alone doesn’t work for busy moms. I’ll unpack three key ways supermoms unknowingly drain their energy and I’ll share simple, effective strategies to make healthy habits stick without burning yourself out.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with yourself for not having enough "willpower," this episode will help you understand why—and what to do instead!



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