The Willpower Instinct

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on a course Kelly McGonigal teaches at Stanford University, which has become one of the most popular among students.
• The author uses scientific research and experiments to explain how willpower works and how it can be developed.
• One of the key ideas of the book is that willpower is like a muscle: it can tire from overuse but can also be strengthened through training.
• Kelly McGonigal offers practical exercises and strategies to help people improve self-control and achieve their goals.
• The book discusses the impact of stress on willpower and offers methods for managing stress to strengthen it.
• The author emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and forgiving oneself for mistakes as a way to maintain and restore willpower.