Willpower : rediscovering the greatest human strength
Draws on a landmark study linking willpower to glucose levels, identifying the pivotal roles of healthy eating and sleeping in achieving personal goals while outlining strategic recommendations for establishing self-control habits
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9781101540893, 9781101543771, 9780141961644, 1101540893, 1101543779, 0141961643
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Is willpower more than a metaphor?
Where does the power in willpower come from?
A brief history of the to-do list, from god to Drew Carey
Decision fatigue
Where have all the dollars gone? The quantified self knows
Can willpower be strengthened? (Preferably without feeling David Blaine's pain)
Outsmarting yourself in the heart of darkness
Did a higher power help Eric Clapton and Mary Karr stop drinking?
Raising strong children: self-esteem versus self-control
The perfect storm of dieting
Conclusion: The future of willpower: more gain, less strain (as long as you don't procrastinate)