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Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal's wildly popular course "The Science of Willpower," The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the new science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity.
Informed by the latest research and combining cutting-edge insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience, and medicine, The Willpower Instinct explains exactly what willpower is, how it works, and why it matters. For example, readers will learn:
- Willpower is a mind-body response, not a virtue. It is a biological function that can be improved through mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, and sleep.
- Willpower is not an unlimited resource. Too much self-control can actually be bad for your health.
- Temptation and stress hijack the brain's systems of self-control, but the brain can be trained for greater willpower
- Guilt and shame over your setbacks lead to giving in again, but self-forgiveness and self-compassion boost self-control.
- Giving up control is sometimes the only way to gain self-control.
- Willpower failures are contagious--you can catch the desire to overspend or overeat from your friends--but you can also catch self-control from the right role models.
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It Reviews
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It Reviews
| 33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:  The Willpower Book You've Been Waiting For, By Cookiemonster (Palo Alto, CA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It (Hardcover) In the introduction, the author promises to help you understand how human it is to struggle with temptation, procrastination, etc. The book definitely delivers on this promise and so much more. There were many examples where I felt like I was reading about myself. The science, especially the brain science, is exciting, explains so much, and makes you feel like less of an idiot for whatever bad habits you have. But unlike a lot of science books, this one provides practical advice and helpful strategies. Every chapter contains a number of willpower "experiments" that basically tell you exactly how to apply an idea to your own life. In this book you'll find many great suggestions for increasing your motivation, resisting temptation, sticking to your goals, overcoming setbacks, or whatever else you need willpower to do. I haven't had the book long enough to implement everything it suggests, so I can't promise it will totally change your life. But the one thing I've tried is... Read more 20 of 22 people found the following review helpful: highly recommend this book, By This review is from: The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It (Hardcover) As a mom to a 15-month-old trying to reestablish healthy rhythms to my life I found this book incredibly helpful. I've been working with it for several months now (I was fortunate to get an advanced copy). I've been reading one chapter a week (ish) and then engaging with the homework in my daily life. The book has been a huge support in making positive changes in my diet, exercise, and even dissertation writing- I know that it sounds like a big claim but it's true. The information in the book rattles around in my head as I'm making choices all day long and it has had a significant cumulative effect in my life.I've already recommended the book to a number of my friends and family members and am happy to do the same here. The writing is clear and funny, the research is interesting and accessible, and the exercises are really useful. Highly recommend! 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: Must read for anyone making new years resolutions, By This review is from: The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It (Hardcover) Kelly's writing style is fluid and easy to understand even when she's dealing with complex topics. Her claims and conclusions are backed up by real research which makes them much more powerful and believable. Her step by step approach allowed me to apply the concepts to my own life, particularly during this time of the year (holidays) when willpower can be especially hard to find. There area many laughs in this surprisingly humorous take on such a serious topic. Would make a great gift for anyone struggling to resist that second (or third) helping! |
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