"Will is the attitude of the mind which is directed with conscious attention to some action." Self discipline/control is essential to will power to achieve goals. Self discipline is the ability to control one's emotions, behavior and desires in order to achieve some goals. Willpower is the ability to control oneself and determine one's actions. Willpower is the inner strength (mental faculty) that enables you to carry out one's decisions, wishes or plans. This essential skill has a supreme effect on your ability to achieve goals or every day tasks. A volition is the willing power in action. The will may be regarded as both static and dynamic.One is said to be possessed of a strong will (static), when he is capable of exerting his mind with great force in a volition or in a series of volitions. The quality of his will is manifest in the force and persistence of his volitions or his acts. The manifested will then becomes dynamic; his volitions are the actions of the mind in self-direction. The will is not only a dynamic force in mind, it is also secondly,but also a power of persistent adherence to a purpose.
Definition of will and will power
‘Will’ is the ability to make conscious choice. Will power
is the inner strength (mental energy) that enables one to make decisions and determine
one’s actions. When there is will power,
there is firmness, decisiveness, determination, assertiveness, persistence and
the power to push oneself towards goals and achievements. The better definition
of will power is “the power of self-direction.”
Dimensions of will power.
- ability to resist temptations.
- ability to do right things with right speed.
- the awareness of one's life goals and desires.
Implementing the power of will
- Select your objective
- prepare a plan of action
- execute the plan with trust.
Benefits of will power
The cultivation of dynamic will is essential to a successful
life. The will power connects the thinking with taking action. The will power
furnishes perseverance to achieve either short-term or long –term goals successfully.
The will power is the mental strength which provides assertiveness and courage
to say ‘no’ or ‘yes’ without fear or shyness. It helps to overcome laziness and
procrastination. It aids to overcome negative habits and enables one to do
difficult things.
Final thoughts
The will power is the motivation to exercise will. In other
words, willing is matter of mental states. Self-discipline is the companion of
will power. The will power and self-discipline resemble two powerful engines
that supply anyone with inner strength, energy and power. The will power
concentrates one’s focus and is the spearhead of self-discipline. Vince
Lambardi said, “The difference between a successful person and others is not a
lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” A
Chinese proverb quotes, “Great souls have wills, feeble ones have only wishes.”
In general will power originates from physical, mental and moral health. The
will power grants oneself with endurance and perseverance as well as the
ability to deal with inconvenience, hardships or obstacles.
"Character is power." -Booker T.Washington.
"Thought is the wind,
Knowledge the sail and
Mankind the vessel." -Augustus Hare.
"The will to win, the desire to succeed,
the urge to reach your full potential...
these are the keys that will unlock the door to
personal excellence." -Confucius.
"There is no such thing as a great talent
without great will power." -Honore de Balzac.
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