INTERRUPTER: Footfalls
Next time you walk, notice each foot as it meets the ground and as you lift it and swing it. No need to look down. Don't bump anyone.
NEWS
New book by Kelly McGonigal explores self-control
Stanford University psychologist and Mindful.org "Heart & Mind" blogger Kelly McGonigal has a new book coming out: The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It.
Based on McGonigal's wildly popular course at Stanford, The Science of Willpower, The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the new science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity.
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.
The book's official release date is December 29th. The book will be available in hardcover and Kindle editions. Click here to pre-order the book.
To read more about Kelly McGonigal and her ideas, check out her "Heart & Mind" blogposts here on Mindful.org, including her latest post, Helpful tips for becoming a more mindful shopper.
12/16/11
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