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A review by eternalcat
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal
4.0
I don’t like self help books and was cautiously optimistic about this book. I’m glad I gave it a shot because it was practical. The author, who is a professor, references a lot of studies and explains what the discovery was and how what it reveals in our lives. I listened to this as an audiobook and got a few takeaways from it. I plan to read this as an ebook and take notes that I can apply to my life.
Some examples of tips the author provides: when stressed, don’t go shopping, or watch TV or movies for more than 2 hours. Instead try yoga, listening to music, or reading. Try to meditate for about 5 minutes a day to help your self awareness. Forgive yourself and show yourself compassion, don’t let guilt rule your life as it will make it very difficult to accomplish your goals.
Lay down on your back and slightly elevate legs with pillow under knees. Take deep breaths. If you feel tension somewhere, squeeze those muscles, and relax them. Do this for 5-10 min. Set alarm to avoid falling asleep.
When you break a rule, or hinder a goal, or something and feel guilty, guilt makes things even worse. You have to forgive yourself. Show yourself compassion.
Some examples of tips the author provides: when stressed, don’t go shopping, or watch TV or movies for more than 2 hours. Instead try yoga, listening to music, or reading. Try to meditate for about 5 minutes a day to help your self awareness. Forgive yourself and show yourself compassion, don’t let guilt rule your life as it will make it very difficult to accomplish your goals.
Lay down on your back and slightly elevate legs with pillow under knees. Take deep breaths. If you feel tension somewhere, squeeze those muscles, and relax them. Do this for 5-10 min. Set alarm to avoid falling asleep.
When you break a rule, or hinder a goal, or something and feel guilty, guilt makes things even worse. You have to forgive yourself. Show yourself compassion.