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sometimes willpower is a lot like the television remote control — hard to find just when you want it most. whether you’re trying to lose weight, stop smoking, get to the gym regularly, win a promotion or pay off some debts, developing your sense of willpower is an important part of changing any behavior. 有时候，意志力像极了电视遥控器——正当你最需要的时候却很难找到。可能你正在努力减肥、戒烟、定期去健身、争取升职、又或是支付一些债务，增强你对意志力的理解，是改变所有行为中非常重要的一部分。 we all know that breaking a bad habit or establishing a new, healthy one can be difficult, but persistence pays off. researchers at the university of washington found that 63 percent of those who made new year’s resolutions were still keeping their resolution two months later. it’s not going to be easy, but there are ways to increase your willpower, stay resolved and achieve your goals. 我们都知道，改掉坏习惯，或是生成一个全新的、健康的新习惯，非常难，但是坚持好的习惯是值得的。华盛顿大学的研究人员发现，制订新年计划的人，其中只有63%能坚持两个月的。坚持并不会是一件容易的事，但是还是有些方法可以增强你的意志力，坚定你完成计划的决心，并达到你的目的。 first things first | 
