The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011275
Book • Nonfiction
2011
2011
Adult
18+ years
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The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal explores the science of self-control, providing insights into how willpower functions in an individual’s brain and body. It offers actionable strategies to strengthen self-control and achieve personal goals, emphasizing practical applications drawn from psychology, neuroscience, and medicine.
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The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal expertly blends psychology and neuroscience to present practical strategies for boosting self-control. Positive reviews commend its accessibility and actionable advice. Some critiques highlight a repetitive structure and lack of depth in certain areas.
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The ideal reader for Kelly McGonigal's The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It is someone interested in psychology, self-improvement, and behavioral science. Fans of Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit or Angela Duckworth's Grit would particularly appreciate McGonigal's blend of scientific research and practical advice.
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