EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 18 MIN
#109 — Frozen in place by your to-do list? Today, do this instead (1 minute willpower unlock)
from The Willpower Podcast · host William Mulvaney
You have a day off. You finish your morning routine. And suddenly you go... now what?Then tonight you lie down and your eyes pop open. All the racing thoughts come back. Everything I haven't done yet. I've been caught in this loop more times than I can count.So I found the tiniest action that breaks you out of it.Track your habits with my free app Grooves or my new app Habit Empire. And grab my free 10 day Willpower Walkthrough at https://williamulvaney.com/#willpowerTimestamps00:00 Intro00:29 Does this feel familiar? Wasted days and sleepless nights01:37 Procrastination is not a personality trait02:12 What a low stress life actually looks like02:47 The vicious cycle most people are stuck in03:43 Why a to do list isn't enough04:41 This week's habit: one minute writing after brushing teeth06:19 Why understanding the habit makes you stick with it07:22 Reason 1: better sleep equals better willpower07:52 Reason 2: breaking the reactive cycle08:33 Reason 3: defining your will as the prereq to willpower10:09 William's personal experience with this13:06 Commit to the action now13:37 Monthly habit stack recap15:21 Rules of the show16:06 Grooves app and Habit Empire mention17:56 Free willpower walkthrough at williamulvaney.com/#willpower#willpowerpodcast #procrastination #betterhabits -----------------------------------Hey there! I’m William, and this channel is all about self-control, willpower, and making choices today that lead to a better future, all while enjoying life. If you're looking to build stronger habits, stay motivated, and push through challenges, you're in the right place!📌 Stay Connected:🌍 My website: https://williammulvaney.com/🎙️ Listen to The Willpower Podcast:👉 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/willpower-Podcasts👉 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/willpower-podcast👉 Amazon Music Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/willpower-podcast-Amazon📸 Let’s connect on IG: https://instagram.com/willpower_lifestyleIf you found this video helpful, hit the like button, drop a comment, and don’t forget to subscribe + tap the 🔔 so you never miss an update!
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