Kelly McGonigal / Cultural Development Press (formerly Printing Industry Press) /August 1, 2012
"Self-Control" is one of the most popular psychology courses at Stanford University. The author, Dr. Kelly McGonigal, is a health psychologist. This book is designed to help people manage stress, make positive changes, and improve their self-control. By observing how students control their choices, Dr. McGonigal found that self-control can be improved through training and practice. This book provides many practical methods and techniques to help readers enhance their self-control and better cope with challenges and difficulties in life. By reading this book, readers can learn how to control their emotions, resist temptation, stick to their goals, and maintain self-discipline and independent thinking in their daily lives. This book is a practical and easy-to-understand psychology book suitable for all those who want to improve their self-control and quality of life.
Regarding the book "Self-Control", they are either profound, or have unique perspectives, or have beautiful language, or are full of wisdom, or are creative. These sentences will be presented in three parts, numbered 1 to 20. Part I (sentences 1-7): 1. "Self-control has limits like muscles. It will gradually become tired after being used." ——This sentence reveals the limitations of self-control and reminds us to use self-control like muscles, distribute the weight reasonably and avoid excessive fatigue. 2. "The so-called self-control is to be able to choose to do the most important things at any time and anywhere." ——The author emphasizes the importance of self-control in choice, which enables us to resist temptation and focus on truly important matters. 3. "Pressure is the enemy of self-control, but it can also be the fuel of self-control." ——This sentence dialectically looks at the relationship between pressure and self-control, pointing out that under appropriate circumstances, pressure can be transformed into motivation to improve our self-control ability. 4. "Self-control is not a fixed trait, but an ability that can be improved through training." ——The author encourages readers to improve self-control through training, breaking the inherent idea that self-control is innate. 5. "The secret of self-control is to know clearly what you really want." ——Clear goals are crucial to improving self-control. Only when we know our true needs can we resist temptation more effectively. 6. "The essence of self-control is to harness the three forces of 'I want to do', 'I don't want' and 'I want'." ——The author proposes a triple structure of self-control to help readers better understand and manage their own behaviors and desires. 7. "Self-control is not only about personal achievement, but also about our health and happiness." ——This sentence emphasizes the wide impact of self-control in life, reminding us to value and cultivate this key ability. Part II (sentences 8-14): 8. "Delayed gratification is the core of self-control. It means giving up immediate satisfaction for more valuable long-term results." ——The author explains the core position of delayed gratification in self-control, which is the key to achieving goals and achieving greater achievements. 9. "Self-control is the ability to suppress impulses, but it does not mean to completely deprive yourself of happiness." - This sentence reminds us that while cultivating self-control, we must also learn to balance and enjoy the fun of life. 10. "The challenge of self-control is universal, but everyone can enhance it through hard work and practice." - The author encourages everyone to face the challenge of self-control and improve this ability through continuous efforts and practice. 11. "Self-control is an inner strength that allows us to control our thoughts and behaviors." - This sentence emphasizes the inner nature of self-control, which comes from our deep desire and ability for self-control. 12. "The key to self-control is to learn to manage attention. Only when we can focus on the present can we make wise choices." - The author points out the importance of managing attention in improving self-control, which is a key step to achieve self-control and goal achievement. 13. "Self-control is not an isolated ability, it needs to work in synergy with other abilities such as emotional management and stress coping." - This sentence reveals the close connection between self-control and other psychological abilities, reminding us that while improving self-control, we should also pay attention to the cultivation of other related abilities. 14. "The ultimate goal of self-control is to achieve self-harmony, that is, to make our behavior consistent with our goals and values." ——The author puts forward the ultimate goal of self-control, which is to achieve self-harmony, which is the cornerstone of personal growth and a happy life. Part 3 (sentences 15-20): 15. "Self-control is a contagious force. When we see others show self-control, we will also be inspired." ——This sentence reveals the social impact of self-control, which can be transmitted and inspired between people. 16. "The cultivation of self-control requires patience and persistence. It is not a process that can be achieved overnight, but requires long-term efforts and practice." ——The author reminds readers to be patient and perseverant when cultivating self-control, which is an ongoing process. 17. "The benefits of self-control are multifaceted. It can not only help us achieve personal goals, but also enhance our self-esteem and self-confidence." ——This sentence lists the many benefits of self-control and encourages readers to actively cultivate this important ability. 18. "Self-control is the power of choice. It allows us to make choices that are in line with our values and long-term interests when faced with temptations and difficulties." - The author emphasizes the important role of self-control in choice. It is a key tool for us to achieve self-control and pursue higher goals. 19. "Self-control is a skill that can be learned. Through learning and practice, we can gradually master it and apply it to all aspects of life." - This sentence encourages readers to master the important skill of self-control through learning and practice, and apply it to all areas of life. 20. "The ultimate goal of self-control is to make us better ourselves. By controlling our thoughts and behaviors, we can create a better and more meaningful life." - The author uses this sentence as a conclusion, emphasizing the ultimate goal and significance of self-control, and motivating readers to constantly pursue self-improvement and growth.
Title: Kelly McGonigal: Explorer and Disseminator of Self-Control Kelly McGonigal is an American psychologist, writer and speaker, known for her research and writings in the field of self-control.< Her educational background and career experience laid the foundation for her success in the field of psychology.
Personal basic information: Kelly McGonigal was born in 1977 and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Stanford University and a doctorate in health psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Education and career background: McGonigal is a lecturer in health psychology at Stanford University.< Her course "The Science of Self-Control" has been well received by students and has become one of the most popular psychology courses at Stanford University.
In addition, she is also an active researcher focusing on areas such as stress, willpower and behavior change.
Writing career: Kelly McGonigal's writing career began with her academic research.
Her first book, "The Willpower Instinct: Stanford University's Most Popular Psychology Course", was published in 2011 and quickly became a bestseller.< Based on the content of her course at Stanford University, this book introduces readers to the scientific principles and practical techniques of self-control.
Work style and theme: McGonigal's work style is easy to understand, and she is good at presenting complex psychological theories to readers in a vivid and interesting way.< The themes of her works mainly focus on self-control, willpower, stress management and behavior change.
Personal life: There is little public information about Kelly McGonigal's personal life.< She devotes most of her time and energy to academic research, teaching and writing.
Social influence: Kelly McGonigal's research and works have a positive impact on the public's mental health.< Her self-control theory and practical methods have helped many people improve their self-management ability and improve the quality of life.
Her views and suggestions have been cited and recommended by many authoritative media and experts.
Quotes and evaluations: The New York Times evaluated the book "Self-Control" as "an interesting read about how to overcome temptation and achieve goals.< " Psychologist Daniel Kahneman, author of "Thinking, Fast and Slow", praised McGonigal's work as "inspiring and provides a new perspective for understanding human behavior.
" Latest developments: Kelly McGonigal continues to teach at Stanford University and actively participates in research in the field of psychology.< Her new book, The Upside of Stress, explores the positive effects of stress and provides readers with new ideas for coping with it.
She is also a popular speaker who frequently shares her research and insights at conferences and events.
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