Cover of The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal, PhD.

The Willpower Instinct

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Kelly McGonigal, PhD

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Are you constantly battling your lack of willpower? Do you find yourself giving in to procrastination regularly? Do you find yourself unproductive as a result? Learning the art of self-control is easier than you think. "The Willpower Instinct" shows you exactly how to do it. Based on Kelly McGonigal's hugely popular course, "The Science of Willpower," learn how you can plant the seeds of self-control, watch them grow, and use what you know to improve every aspect of your life. You don't have to put everything off until tomorrow, and you don't have to fall foul of procrastination time and time again; "The Willpower Instinct" shows you how! A top psychologist and lecturer at renowned Stanford University, Kelly McGonigal wants to help you find your way forward to a better life. "When your mind is preoccupied, your impulses—not your long-term goals—will guide your choices." ~ Kelly McGonigal PhD