Bibliograph

The willpower instinct, how self-control works, why it matters, and what you can do to get more of it, Kelly McGonigal, Ph. D

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Label

The willpower instinct, how self-control works, why it matters, and what you can do to get more of it, Kelly McGonigal, Ph. D

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The willpower instinct

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

866996906

Responsibility statement

Kelly McGonigal, Ph. D

Sub title

how self-control works, why it matters, and what you can do to get more of it

Summary

McGonigal provides a step-by-step program for identifying goals, strengthening self-control, and making lifelong changes, whether it's weight loss, financial health, stress reduction, conquering procrastination, being a better parent, or finding your focus

Table Of Contents

I will, I won't, I want : what willpower is, and why it matters -- The willpower instinct : your body was born to resist cheesecake -- Too tired to resist : why self-control is like a muscle -- License to sin : why being good gives us permission to be bad -- The brain's big lie : why we mistake wanting for happiness -- What the hell : how feeling bad leads to giving in -- Putting the future on sale : the economics of instant gratification -- Infected! why willpower is contagious -- Don't read this chapter : the limits of "I won't" power -- Final thoughts

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