Awareness Quote by Kelly McGonigal

“Because self-control requires energy, which means we have less energy available for the next thing we need to do. And that’s why resisting temptation,…

— David Eagleman

I think the whole point about self-control, the whole point about willpower, is to help people understand that there are endless self-nudge techniques that…

— Walter Mischel

Willpower is not about resisting, forcing, or controlling--it's about choosing.

— Penney Peirce

“Willpower is more than just a metaphor; self-control is a finite resource. Frontal neurons are expensive cells, and expensive cells are vulnerable cells. Consistent”

— Robert M. Sapolsky

“Having self-discipline and willpower is the ability to do difficult or unpleasant things because those things are better for your well-being in the long…

— Peter Hollins

“Willpower: "This virtue, like moste virtues, is ambiguity itself. People who believe that they are strong-willed and the masters of their destiny can only…

— James Baldwin

Science is showing us that there are neurological (brain) factors that contribute to self-control and willpower, along with learning and upbringing. And when these…

— Russell Barkley

Self-control is only courage under another form. It may also be regarded as the primary essence of character.

— Samuel Smiles

Many men and women in the world demonstrate great willpower and self-discipline in overcoming bad habits and the weaknesses of the flesh.

— Ezra Taft Benson

Human beings actually have quite a bit of willpower. They don't know too much about it, but they have quite a bit.

— Frederick Lenz

The key to willpower is "want-power". If U want something strongly enough, U will find the discipline necessary to do it.

— Douglas Merrill

The problems with willpower are many, but they may hardly be noticed by the person focused narrowly on success. First, there is little economy…

— Peter Senge