The Will for Self-Control

Based on the highly popular course "The Science of Willpower" by psychologist Kelly McGonigal from Stanford University, "The Will for Self-Control" is the first book to explain the new science of self-discipline and how it can be used to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. Informed by the latest research and combined with innovative insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience, and medicine, "The Will for Self-Control" precisely explains what willpower is, how it works, and why it is important. For example, readers will learn:

About the Author:
Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, as well as the author of the international bestseller "The Will for Self-Control." As a leading figure in the field of "science-help," McGonigal is passionate about translating the latest research findings from psychology, neuroscience, and medicine into practical strategies for health, happiness, and personal success. McGonigal has taught a variety of programs at Stanford University, including at the Medical School, the Graduate School of Business, and Stanford Continuing Studies, where her popular public courses "The Science of Willpower" and "How to Think Like a Psychologist" are offered. She received Stanford University's highest teaching award, the Walter J. Gores Award, for her undergraduate teaching in psychology. Through her work at the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, she investigates methods for training mindfulness, empathy, and compassion. Her research has been published in journals such as "Motivation and Emotion," the "Journal of Happiness Studies," and the "Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.".