{"product_id":"willpower-for-dummies-9781118680032","title":"Willpower For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eDevelop rock-solid willpower with evidence-based techniques\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWillpower For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to train, strengthen, and improve your willpower in seven easy steps  Written by a clinical psychologist and cognitive therapist, the book proves that willpower can be learned like any other skill, and provides tons of practical exercises and strategies you can start using today. You'll learn how willpower works inside the brain, and how choosing goals and identifying challenges can affect your success. The book stresses the importance of patience, rewards and being kind to yourself, and walks you through the techniques that will keep you on the right track, even on your worst days.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mind works in two different ways: the long view and the short view. Controlling which aspect wins out is the key to willpower. \u003ci\u003eWillpower For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e breaks this complex science down into easily digestible bits, written in plain English with a dash of humour. You'll find scientifically robust guidance toward strengthening your willpower just like a muscle, and expert advice on training your brain to work with you instead of against you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the most important factors in building self-discipline\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to set goals and how to train your willpower\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice simple willpower-strengthening exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmploy coping strategies for when you're about to break\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're trying to lose weight, quit smoking or just work harder, rest assured that you can do it--regardless of past failures and false starts. Willpower is not a trait, but a skill. Everyone can learn it, and everyone can make it stronger. \u003ci\u003eWillpower For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through the process, teaching you the skills you need for lasting success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Ryan \u003c\/b\u003eis a clinical psychologist and cognitive therapist, specialising in cognition and impulse control. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eCognitive Therapy For Addiction\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50332467069202,"sku":"9781118680032","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_da5c4b8c-a16e-41de-bfd1-9052f76cd6b2.jpg?v=1727837964","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/willpower-for-dummies-9781118680032","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}