Maximum Willpower: How to Master the New Science of Self- Control (Paperback)

Maximum Willpower: How to Master the New Science of Self- Control Book Description

Willpower - the ability to control your attention, emotions, appetites and behaviour - influences your physical health, financial security, the quality of your relationships and your professional success. We all know this. But why is it so hard to control and why, sometimes, do we have so little of it? Maximum Willpower brings together the newest insights about self-control from psychology, economics, neuroscience and medicine, explaining how we can break old habits and create healthy habits, conquer procrastination and manage stress and emotions. Discover why we give in to temptation and how we can find the strength to resist. By understanding the limits of willpower you can prioritize goals, make conscious choices, change old habits and give up the pursuit of perfection. This book focuses on strategies that can help you transcend limitations, strengthen self-control and escape the grip of chronic stress and procrastination. Whether you are trying to break a habit, improve your health, or find your focus, this book will change the way you think about willpower and help you make real and lasting changes in your life.

About the Author :

Kelly Mc Gonigal has contributed to Maximum Willpower: How to Master the New Science of Self- Control as an author. Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., is an award-winning instructor at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, where she teaches yoga, psychology, and healthy back classes. She is a leader in the field of mind-body science and she provides teacher trainings and continuing education for yoga, fitness, and health care professionals. McGonigal is editor-in-chief of the "International Journal of Yoga Therapy" and a frequent writer for publications such as "Yoga Journal" and "IDEA Fitness Journal".

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