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Kelly McGonigal

  • By Line Goguen-Hughes
  • November 23, 2010

Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is the author of Yoga for Pain Relief and the The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and How to Get More of It (Penguin, Jan 2012). She teaches psychology, yoga, and meditation at Stanford University.

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Line Goguen-Hughes

Line Goguen-Hughes is a dedicated mindfulness writer and editor for Mindful magazine and Mindful.org, specializing in meditation techniques, mindful living practices, and stress-reduction strategies. As a former assistant editor at Mindful, she has curated and crafted evidence-based articles, guided meditations, and practical well-being tips that help readers cultivate presence, resilience, and balance in daily life. With a passion for translating the latest mindfulness research into accessible insights, Line empowers audiences to deepen their practice and live more fully in the moment.

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