Willpower For Dummies

Learn to: Improve your willpower in seven easy steps Break an unwanted habit Exercise self–control in any area of your life Cope on days when youre at risk of breaking Train, strengthen and improve your willpower Willpower. Youve either got it or not, right? Wrong! Willpower can be taught and learned just like any other skill and this book shows you how. Whether you have a simple goal, a habit you want to break or you just want to exercise a little more self–control, this friendly guide gives you seven easy steps to get it done. Understand willpower get to know the psychology of self–control, break away from the I want it now mentality and discover the secrets of self–motivation Enter the Willpower Workshop create your personal change plan, make new habits to replace old ones and get to know your triggers Be ever the optimist aim for realistic optimism, overcome negative thinking traps and create a lifestyle that promotes willpower Know that youre not alone acknowledge your achievements, accept responsibility for setbacks and remember that exercising willpower is something that everyone struggles with Open the book and find: Simple ways to maintain motivation When you should reward progress and effort Reminders to be kind to yourself when you fail Ways to flex and strengthen your willpower muscle How to develop an optimistic outlook Resources to help you on your journey Ten ways to support willpower

Frank Ryan is a clinical psychologist and cognitive therapist, specialising in cognition and impulse control. He is also the author of Cognitive Therapy For Addiction , published by Wiley.