Why Willpower Fails—and What Actually Works for 2026

Ditching Willpower: Smarter Habits for a More Successful 2026

In this episode of the Creative Life in Motion Podcast, host Karen Wilson explores why relying on willpower is ineffective for building habits and achieving goals. She explains the concept of decision fatigue and how our modern, tech-connected lives exacerbate the problem. Karen provides practical tips on creating smart routines, effective systems, and a supportive environment to make achieving goals more attainable.

She shares personal anecdotes, such as overcoming smoking and successfully writing a book, demonstrating the importance of habit stacking, environment design, and self-rewards. Karen also recommends the book 'Willpower Doesn't Work' by Benjamin Hardy as a useful resource. Listeners are encouraged to simplify their goal-setting processes and are invited to join Karen's YouTube series for more insights.

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I’m Karen Wilson, a personal and professional development mentor, author, and creator of Creative Life in Motion. Here, you’ll find real talk about movement, self-awareness, body confidence, and life’s ups and downs. I developed the Walk it Off Program, wrote and performed the stage memoir My Body is My Home, and published the book BE Weightless, Like Your Body, Love Yourself. My goal is to help you get clear, build confidence, and confidently take your next step, no matter where you are on your path.

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