Kelly McGonigal Professions : Psychologist Born : October 21, 1977 Browse All Authors Top 26 quotes by Kelly McGonigal My favorite definition of the mindful path is the one the reveals itself as you walk down it. You cannot find the path until you step on to it. Kelly McGonigal definitions path steps When you choose to view your stress response as helpful, you create the biology of courage. Kelly McGonigal helpful stress views Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows. Kelly McGonigal trust inspirational life According to the American Psychological Association, the most effective stress-relief strategies are exercising or playing sports, praying or attending a religious service, reading, listening to music, spending time with friends or family, getting a massage, going outside of ra walk, meditating or doing yoga, and spending time with a creative hobby. The least effective strategies are gambling, shopping, smoking, drinking, eating, playing video games, surfing the Internet, and watching TV or movies for more than two hours. Kelly McGonigal stress religious sports Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort. Kelly McGonigal discomfort chasing trying The biggest enemies of willpower: temptation, self-criticism, and stress. (...) these three skills —self-awareness, self-care, and remembering what matter most— are the foundation for self-control. Kelly McGonigal what-matters stress skills You can deal with stressful life experiences with strength from past ones. Kelly McGonigal strength life past When you choose to connect with others under stress, you can create resilience. Kelly McGonigal under-stress resilience stress Self-compassion - being supportive and kind to yourself, especially in the face of stress and failure - is associated with more motivation and better self-control. Kelly McGonigal stress motivation compassion For most of us, the classic test of willpower is resisting temptation, whether the temptress is a doughnut, a cigarette, a clearance sale, or a one-night stand. When people say, "I have no willpower," what they usually mean is, "I have trouble saying no when my mouth, stomach, heart, or (fill in your anatomical part) wants to say yes. Kelly McGonigal heart night mean We all have the tendency to believe self-doubt and self-criticism, but listening to this voice never gets us closer to our goals. Instead, try on the point of view of a mentor or good friend who believes in you, wants the best for your, and will encourage you when you feel discouraged. Kelly McGonigal good-friend voice believe Neuroscientists have discovered that when you ask the brain to meditate, it gets better, not just at meditating, but at a wide range of self-control skills Over time, [meditators'] brains become finely tuned willpower machines. Kelly McGonigal skills self brain When your mind is preoccupied, your impulses—not your long-term goals—will guide your choices. Kelly McGonigal choices goal long People come up with resolutions that don’t reflect what matters most to them, and that makes them almost guaranteed to fail. Kelly McGonigal failing what-matters people The is a secret for greater self-control, the science points to one thing: the power of paying attention. Kelly McGonigal self secret attention The development of willpower -I will, I won't and I want- may define what it means to be human. Kelly McGonigal development may mean We wrongly but persistently expect to make different decisions tomorrow than we do today Kelly McGonigal different decision today I made a career out of telling people stress is the enemy and they need to reduce it. Kelly McGonigal health-news When people had a lot of stress in their lives and didn't hold that view, they seemed to be protected against mortality. Kelly McGonigal health-news When you view stress as inherently harmful, you shy away from things that are difficult and meaningful, whether that's repairing a relationship or seeking out a promotion. Kelly McGonigal health-news Similar Authors Bruno Bettelheim psychologist Boris Sidis psychologist Anthony Greenwald psychologist Arnold Gesell psychologist Arno Gruen psychologist Anna Freud psychologist All Authors
