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

Kelly McGonigal, PhD, est psychologue de recherche, conférencière à l'Université de Stanford et écrivain scientifique primé. Ses recherches scientifiques portent sur la connexion corps-esprit et sur la façon de cultiver la résilience et la compassion. Elle est l'auteur du best-seller international The Willpower Instinct, The Joy of Movement, The Upside of Stress et Yoga for Pain Relief. Son travail est publié en trente et une langues. Depuis 2000, elle enseigne la danse, le yoga et les exercices de groupe dans la région de la baie de San Francisco. Dans son temps libre, elle fait du bénévolat en tant que conseillère en adoption pour le sauvetage d'animaux

Maximum Willpower: How to Master the New Science of Self-Control pdf par Kelly McGonigal

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? Willpower: How to master the new science of self-control 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