Willpower instinct reading note

Day 1

The  willpower instinct How self-control works, why it matters, and what you can do to get more of it Kelly McGonial, ph.D. Words contagious adj 有传染性的，有感染力的 原文例句 Why willpower is contagious? 组词 a contagious disease 造句 Her laughter is contagious. craving n 渴望 迫切的需要 at the mercy of 在……支配下，任由……摆布 原句 Others feel at the mercy of their thoughts,emotions,and cravings. 造句 The little girl had a craving for that ball. I don't want to be at the mercy of you. backfire  n (枪炮)向后爆发，(内燃机等)逆火，回火 v 发生意外，产生事与愿违的后果 近义词 explosion, blowback 原句 They actually backfired, leading to self-sabotage and losing control. 造句The surprise I had planned backfired on me. 好句段 I believe that the best way to improve your self-control is to see how and why you lose control . Knowing how you are likely to give in doesn't, as many people fear, set yourself up for failure . It allows you to support yourself and avoid the traps that lead to willpower failures.Researcher shows that people who think they have the most willpower are actually the most likely to lose control when temped. You could also choose an important goal in your life that you'd like to give more energy and focus to (an "I want" power challenge)-whether it's improving your health , managing stress, honing your parenting skills, or furthering your career. To succeed at self-control, you need to know how you fail. Summary Through reading the introduction, I realize the importance of willpower and it really encourages me.Especially , this best -seller book gives me a new mind-thinking. I do want to carry on reading and do as the author's suggestions. I look forward to enpowering  myself and make lasting changes. Now I need to pick my willpower challenge and I will put the ideas into action. I won't give  in to the common humanity of my willpower struggle.

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