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The Willpower Paradox: Scientific American
Asserting willpower actually diminishes performance. This made me think of the mindfulness/Vipassana training (Kabat-Zinn). The only effort you extend is a certain curiosity about how things will unf... Read more
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=the-willpower-paradox
Tags: psychology, motivation, willpower, behavior, brain, mind, neuroscience, toread, article, interesting Saved by: admin at 12 Jul 2010

Clipmark: Steve Pavlina on willpower
http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/DBEA55DC-A030-4E77-B559-6DF7F2F75C27
Tags: willpower, self-improvement, self-help, self-discipline, motivation, clipmarks Saved by: admin at 29 Jun 2009

How to Boost Your Willpower - Well - Tara Parker-Pope - Health - New York Times Blog
A vow to stop swearing, to make the bed every day or to give up just one food may be a way to strengthen your self-control, giving you more willpower reserves for bigger challenges later.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/how-to-boost-your-willpower
Tags: willpower, psychology, nytimes, behavior, article, 2007 Saved by: admin at 29 Jun 2009

Tighten Your Belt, Strengthen Your Mind - New York Times
it can be counterproductive to work toward multiple goals at the same time if your willpower cannot cover all the efforts that are required.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/02/opinion/02aamodt.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Tags: willpower, psychology, nytimes, neuroplasticity, article, 2008 Saved by: admin at 29 Jun 2009