"The development of willpower -I will, I won't……" — Kelly McGonigal

"The development of willpower -I will, I won't and I want- may define what it means to be human."

— Kelly McGonigal

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13 Quotes by Kelly McGonigal

Kelly McGonigal has 13 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

We all have the tendency to believe self-doubt and self-criticism, but listening to this voice never gets us closer to…
Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that…
The biggest enemies of willpower: temptation, self-criticism, and stress. (...) these three skills —self-awareness, self-care, and remembering what matter most—…
The is a secret for greater self-control, the science points to one thing: the power of paying attention.
When your mind is preoccupied, your impulses—not your long-term goals—will guide your choices.
When you choose to connect with others under stress, you can create resilience,
When you choose to view your stress response as helpful, you create the biology of courage.
According to the American Psychological Association, the most effective stress-relief strategies are exercising or playing sports, praying or attending a…
Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort.
Self-compassion-being supportive and kind to yourself, especially in the face of stress and failure-is associated with more motivation and better…
People come up with resolutions that don’t reflect what matters most to them, and that makes them almost guaranteed to…
My favorite definition of the mindful path is the one the reveals itself as you walk down it. You cannot…

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