

Too much self-control can actually be bad for your health. Willpower is not an unlimited resource.It is a biological function that can be improved through mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, and sleep. Willpower is a mind-body response, not a virtue.Informed by the latest research and combining cutting-edge insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience, and medicine, The Willpower Instinct explains exactly what willpower is, how it works, and why it matters. Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal's wildly popular course "The Science of Willpower," The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity.
