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McGonigal breaks down willpower into three distinct components that work together to help us achieve our goals:
: The ability to remember your long-term goals and what you actually want when faced with temptation. Key Concepts and Biological Factors Summary of 'The Willpower Instinct'
: The ability to say no to immediate impulses and bad habits (e.g., skipping dessert). even when you're avoiding them (e.g.
: The ability to do things you know you should do, even when you're avoiding them (e.g., going to the gym). going to the gym).
McGonigal breaks down willpower into three distinct components that work together to help us achieve our goals:
: The ability to remember your long-term goals and what you actually want when faced with temptation. Key Concepts and Biological Factors
: The ability to say no to immediate impulses and bad habits (e.g., skipping dessert).
: The ability to do things you know you should do, even when you're avoiding them (e.g., going to the gym).