“Meditation is not about getting rid of all your thoughts; it’s learning not to get so lost in them that you forget what your goal is. Don’t worry if your focus isn’t perfect when meditating. Just practice coming back to… — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Although dieting is a long standing American pastime, as a method of losing weight it stinks.” — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
“you’re going to abandon in a week, and there’s no scientific consensus about how much exercise you need to do. A 2010 analysis” — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort. — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows. — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Ask your brain to do math every day, and it gets better at math. Ask your brain to worry, and it gets better at… — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
The is a secret for greater self-control, the science points to one thing: the power of paying attention. — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
For most of us, the classic test of willpower is resisting temptation, whether the temptress is a doughnut, a cigarette, a clearance sale, or… — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Stress and meaning are inextricably linked. You don’t stress out about things you don’t care about, and you can’t create a meaningful life without… — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Meditation is not about getting rid of all your thoughts; it’s learning not to get so lost in them that you forget what your… — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
The development of willpower -I will, I won't and I want- may define what it means to be human. — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
When your mind is preoccupied, your impulses—not your long-term goals—will guide your choices. — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Though our survival system doesn’t always work to our advantage, it is a mistake to think we should conquer the primitive self completely.” — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
“is easiest. Consider a smoker who wants to quit. She needs to recognize the first sign of a craving, and where it’s likely to… — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Research shows that people who think they have the most willpower are actually the most likely to lose control when tempted.1 For example, smokers… — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Case in point: Warnings on cigarette packages can increase a smoker’s urge to light up. A 2009 study found that death warnings trigger stress… — Kelly McGonigal Copy Share Image
