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The Science of Willpower Kelly McGonigal, PhD Stanford University. ?. “I won’t” power “I will” power. Want power. How can we be the best version of ourselves?. How can we be the best version of ourselves?. The biology of willpower The muscle model of willpower - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Science of WillpowerKelly McGonigal, PhDStanford University
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“I won’t” power “I will” power
Want power
How can we be the best version of ourselves?
How can we be the best version of ourselves?
1. The biology of willpower2. The muscle model of willpower3. Honoring your future self4. Strength in others5. Self-compassion
The Fight-or-Flight Response
The Pause and Plan Response
(Segerstrom & Solberg Nes 2007)
(Geisler & Kubiak 2009)(Daly, Delaney, & Harmon 2008)
(Ingjaldsson, Laberg, &Thayer 2003)
(Yoo, Gujar, Hu, Jolesz, & Walker 2007)
Sleep
Blood sugar manipulation. (Page 2011)
(Page 2011)
The Biology of Being Good
The “muscle model” of willpower
(Ersner-Hershfield et al 2010)
(Grogan et al. 2011)
(Fox & Bailenson 2009)
Honor Your Future Self
(Christakis & Fowler 2007)
The Social Brain
The Social Brain
Who is your willpower role model?
Who do you want to be a role model for?
A torture test
(Bowen & Marlatt 2009)
(Westbrook et al. 2011)
Shame vs. self-compassion
Self-compassion: 1. Mindfulness of stress/suffering.2. Remember you are not alone.3. What would you say to a loved one?
How can we be the best version of ourselves?
Be a willpower scientist.
Get to know all your “selves.”
Remember common humanity.
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Thank you!