Willpower

Willpower
Author: Roy F. Baumeister
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1101543779

One of the world's most esteemed and influential psychologists, Roy F. Baumeister, teams with New York Times science writer John Tierney to reveal the secrets of self-control and how to master it. "Deep and provocative analysis of people's battle with temptation and masterful insights into understanding willpower: why we have it, why we don't, and how to build it. A terrific read." —Ravi Dhar, Yale School of Management, Director of Center for Customer Insights Pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister collaborates with New York Times science writer John Tierney to revolutionize our understanding of the most coveted human virtue: self-control. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the wisdom of real-life experts, Willpower shares lessons on how to focus our strength, resist temptation, and redirect our lives. It shows readers how to be realistic when setting goals, monitor their progress, and how to keep faith when they falter. By blending practical wisdom with the best of recent research science, Willpower makes it clear that whatever we seek—from happiness to good health to financial security—we won’t reach our goals without first learning to harness self-control.

Self-directed Behavior; Self-modification for Personal Adjustment

Self-directed Behavior; Self-modification for Personal Adjustment
Author: David L. Watson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1972
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:

More than just a self-help book, this Sixth Edition of Watson and Tharp's highly successful text continues to provide readers with step-by-step instructions for carrying out a program of self-modification. As readers experience behavior modification in the laboratory of their own lives, they learn sound scientific principles and coping skills for personal problem solving that will be with them for the rest of their lives. Although the authors deal with specific topic areas such as improving study habits, managing stress, or overcoming depression, the book does not narrowly focus on overcoming specific problems. Instead, it emphasizes behavior modification principles students can apply again and again...Watson and Tharp guide students through exercises for developing skills in self-analysis and provide them with concrete information on how to achieve personal goals. Case reports of their own students' self-change projects and others solicited from users of previous editions provide models for success. In addition, the authors include data from empirical field testing of the text indicating that students in courses using this book have achieved self-change goals at percentages varying from 66% to 84% (e.g., Clements & Beidleman, 1981; Hamilton, 1980; Rakos & Grodek, 1984).

How to be the One in Charge of Your Life

How to be the One in Charge of Your Life
Author: Fabian Vartez
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-02-09
Genre:
ISBN:

Emotional intelligence shows how important it is to have emotional self-control. That is, you must be the owner of your emotions and feelings and not a slave to them. Having self-control means controlling emotions, feelings, and desires to gain greater benefit in the future. Self-control results from a high degree of inner freedom in a mature person who truly knows himself and is happy. Self-control responds to the rational capacity of a human being who can reflect on his wishes and actions with arguments. In the absence of self-control, a person is guided by sheer impulse and, shortly after, regrets having acted in a certain way. When a person acts under anger, he does not have an objective vision of reality. For this reason, self-control is a very necessary virtue in a couple's misunderstanding or an interpersonal conflict. Under the force of emotion, people can say things that they later regret. On the other hand, when a person reflects on their emotions, they can put the situation in perspective, deliberate, and reflect on what happened to talk to that person later in a calmer way. Self-control is a virtue that shows wisdom. For this basis, it is more usual for a person to have greater control over themselves in all kinds of situations when they already have age and practical experience. When you learn to be your best friend, you know yourself and predict some of your behaviors. You have also reached the degree of maturity necessary to change those things that you do not like. That is, self-knowledge gives you high control of yourself. When you are the owner of your actions and words, you have the necessary self-control to live better. When a person does not have self-control, they lose their nerves in a situation and react unpredictably. To have self-control, you must cultivate your inner world and relativize external circumstances, understanding that true happiness depends on your attitude. Think before speaking to be able to measure the consequences of your words. In the same way, deliberate on your actions, taking into account the effects. To have self-control, avoid being carried away by the rush, and be patient. In this Ebook you will learn: SELF-DISCIPLINE, THE NUMBER ONE HABIT YOU NEED KEY TRAITS OF A SUCCESSFUL (AND DISCIPLINED) PERSON THREE: REWRITE YOUR BRAIN GETTING READY FOR THE JOURNEY CREATING HABITS FOR YOUR DREAM LIFE DISCIPLINE IN LIFE YOU ARE MORE THAN PRODUCTIVE: MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT When you are done reading this book, you will have gained a lifetime of experience in just a few short hours. The stories are interesting to follow, and the challenging concepts have been made easy to understand. So get ready to broaden your horizons and adjust your expectations because you are in for one hell of a ride!

From Neurons to Neighborhoods

From Neurons to Neighborhoods
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2000-11-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0309069882

How we raise young children is one of today's most highly personalized and sharply politicized issues, in part because each of us can claim some level of "expertise." The debate has intensified as discoveries about our development-in the womb and in the first months and years-have reached the popular media. How can we use our burgeoning knowledge to assure the well-being of all young children, for their own sake as well as for the sake of our nation? Drawing from new findings, this book presents important conclusions about nature-versus-nurture, the impact of being born into a working family, the effect of politics on programs for children, the costs and benefits of intervention, and other issues. The committee issues a series of challenges to decision makers regarding the quality of child care, issues of racial and ethnic diversity, the integration of children's cognitive and emotional development, and more. Authoritative yet accessible, From Neurons to Neighborhoods presents the evidence about "brain wiring" and how kids learn to speak, think, and regulate their behavior. It examines the effect of the climate-family, child care, community-within which the child grows.

Psychology of Self-Regulation

Psychology of Self-Regulation
Author: Joseph P. Forgas
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2011-02-25
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1136874313

The ability to regulate and control our behaviors is a key accomplishment of the human species, yet the psychological mechanisms involved in self-regulation remain incompletely understood. This book presents contributions from leading international researchers who survey the most recent developments in this fascinating area. The chapters shed new light on the subtle and often subconscious ways that the people seek to regulate their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in everyday social life. The contributions seek answers to such intriguing questions as: How can we improve our ability to control our actions? How do people make decisions about which goals to pursue? How do we maintain and manage goal-oriented behavior? What happens when we run out of self-regulation resources? Can we match people and the regulatory demands of to specific tasks so as to optimize performance? What role does self-regulation play in sports performance, in maintaining successful relationships, and in managing work situations? The book offers a highly integrated and representative coverage of this important field, and is suitable as a core textbook in advanced courses dealing with social behavior and the applications of psychology to real-life problems.