McGonigal breaks down willpower into three distinct components that work together to help us achieve our goals:
In , health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, provides a science-based guide to understanding self-control. Based on her popular Stanford University course, the book dispels the myth that willpower is a character trait, instead framing it as a biological instinct and a "muscle" that can be strengthened through practice. The Three Powers of Willpower
: The ability to say no to immediate impulses and bad habits (e.g., skipping dessert).
McGonigal breaks down willpower into three distinct components that work together to help us achieve our goals:
In , health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, provides a science-based guide to understanding self-control. Based on her popular Stanford University course, the book dispels the myth that willpower is a character trait, instead framing it as a biological instinct and a "muscle" that can be strengthened through practice. The Three Powers of Willpower
: The ability to say no to immediate impulses and bad habits (e.g., skipping dessert).