When you choose to view your stress response as helpful, you create the biology of courage.

When you choose to view your stress response as helpful, you create the biology of courage.

Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort.

When your mind is preoccupied, your impulses—not your long-term goals—will guide your choices.

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.

We wrongly but persistently expect to make different decisions tomorrow than we do today

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.