When your mind is preoccupied, your impulsesโnot your long-term goalsโwill guide your choices.
Kelly McGonigalMy 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 McGonigalGo after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows.
Kelly McGonigalThe biggest enemies of willpower: temptation, self-criticism, and stress. (...) these three skills โself-awareness, self-care, and remembering what matter mostโ are the foundation for self-control.
Kelly McGonigalSelf-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 McGonigalAccording 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.
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