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For most of us, the classic test of willpower is resisting temptation, whether the temptress is a doughnut, a cigarette, a clearance sale, or a one-night stand. When people say, "I have no willpower," what they usually mean is, "I have trouble saying no when my mouth, stomach, heart, or (fill in your anatomical part) wants to say yes.

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We wrongly but persistently expect to make different decisions tomorrow than we do today

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Neuroscientists have discovered that when you ask the brain to meditate, it gets better, not just at meditating, but at a wide range of self-control skills Over time, [meditators'] brains become finely tuned willpower machines.

Kelly McGonigal

Kelly McGonigal

Kelly McGonigal

Born: October 21, 1977 (age 48)

Bio: Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist who is known for her work in the field of 'science help' popular explication of scientific research as it relates to achieving personal goals despite inner conflict.

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