In Dianne Tice's "How Can We Get Willpower Back Once it Has Been Depleted?" (15, June 2011) she explains different ways to improve willpower that will help once it gets depleted. She develops the thesis by explaining different mechanisms in which people can use to replenish willpower. The author's purpose is to help people have willpower in order to finish their daily activities without being tired before the day ends. The audience is anyone who wants to have energy all day long.

I was very interested in this story because I'm always tired before the day ends and try to get in as many naps as possible.I even go to bed early some nights but that still doesn't help. It seems like if I walk anywhere or eat a good meal I get tired instantly at any time of the day. I never realized you have more energy in the morning because when I wake up I feel like I don't have any energy at all and I don't want to wake up and go to class.

 The text is written in an informative way. The author knew what she was talking about and she explained the concepts well.