The Willpower Instinct av Kelly McGonigal

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<b>Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal''s wildly popular course "The Science of Willpower," <i>The Willpower Instinct</i> is the first book to explain the science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity</b>.<br><br>Informed by the latest research and combining cutting-edge insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience, and medicine, <i>The Willpower Instinct</i> explains exactly what willpower is, how it works, and why it matters. For example, readers will learn:<br><br><br>   •  Willpower is a mind-body response, not a virtue. It is a biological function that can be improved through mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, and sleep.<br>   •  Willpower is not an unlimited resource. Too much self-control can actually be bad for your health.<br>   •  Temptation and stress hijack the brain''s systems of self-control, but the brain can be tra