Kelly McGonigal, in her powerful book, The Willpower Instinct, describes three kinds of challenges which require three types of willpower.

“I will” challenge
– What is something that you would like to stop putting off?
– Ability to say ‘yes’ when you want to say ‘no’

“I won’t” challenge
– What would you like to do less of or give up completely?
– Ability to say ‘no’ when you want to say ‘yes’

“I want” challenge
– What is the most important long-term goal you want to concentrate on?
– Ability to find your motivation when it matters, when faced with temptations and desires

Let’s pick a “I will”, “I won’t” or “I want” challenge for this month and exercise the appropriate willpower to meet it.