willpower

/ˈwɪlˌpaʊər/
noun
  1. The ability to control your own thoughts and actions in order to achieve something or resist temptation.
    • She used her willpower to quit smoking after ten years.
    • Building willpower is like training a muscle; it gets stronger with practice.
    • He didn't have the willpower to resist another slice of cake.
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