Willpower is useful for moments and expensive as an operating system. Inspect defaults, cues, friction, and rewards before questioning your character.
Follow the friction
If the new choice requires twelve decisions and the old choice requires none, motivation must win every time.
Make the start smaller
Create a version that still works when you feel behind: one page, five minutes, one call.
Reward continuity
Intensity feels impressive. Consistency changes identity. Track whether you returned.