I wouldn't relate willpower to subconscious decisions. To me, it's about a conscious effort to refrain from acting on impulses. With that being said, conscious

I wouldn't relate willpower to subconscious decisions. To me, it's about a conscious effort to refrain from acting on impulses. With that being said, conscious effort is not always required to get out of bed in the morning. What if you're stressed out for an exam and you just automatically get out of bed to study a few minutes more? What if you're fully rested or hungry, so that you've no internal debate about whether you should get up or not?