Why Did My Own ‘Hold It Together’ Challenge Crash So Fast

Tried testing your willpower with a self-made challenge and stumbled? You’re not alone—my attempt at a ‘don’t break’ test ended in a laughable flop. Experts say self-control games tap into our brain’s reward system, per a 2023 Neuroscience Today study showing 85% of people cave under pressure in under 10 minutes. From my own hilarious missteps to why these challenges hook us, this breaks it down. Curious about the one trick that might’ve saved me? It’s not what you expect—dig in!”