"A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? The world's leading expert on self-control, Walter Mischel has proven that the ability to delay gratification is critical for a successful life, predicting higher SAT scores, better social and cognitive functioning, a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of self-worth....

Draws on a landmark study linking willpower to glucose levels, identifying the pivotal roles of healthy eating and sleeping in achieving personal goals while outlining strategic recommendations for establishing self-control habits.

"The life you want is in reach, if only you can master the power of focus Anxiety, stress, worry, and fear-these are the mental maladies that literally plague us, contributing not only to our growing unhappiness, but also to physical ailments such as heart disease and obesity when left unmanaged. As Hindu priest and renowned speaker Dandapani shows in this eye-opening and enriching new book, it is only through mastering one skill-the skill of focus-that...

"In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it. To master anything, one must first master themselves-one's emotions, one's thoughts, one's actions. Eisenhower famously said that freedom is really the opportunity to practice...

Uses the latest findings from neuroscience to explain the perplexing human tendency to do things that one knows one should not do, exploring where temptation comes from, how to resist it, and why people succumb to it.

"A handbook for staying grounded, emotionally connected, and empowered regardless of what's in the headlines or who's in your face"--

Tired of your weight swinging up and down? Do you find it difficult to stick to a diet? You're not alone. Every day, millions of people battle temptation as they try to drop unwanted pounds. For those who succeed, a whopping 80 percent quickly pack the weight back on. "Thin from Within" delves into the root causes and reveals that diets alone--whether counting calories or controlling carbs--don't work. Why? Because lasting results have less to do...

"In Play Your Way Sane, educator Clay Drinko offers over a hundred simple games to help readers feel more present, less anxious, more positive, and more connected to other people. Divided into 10 sections, including Calm the Hell Down, Killing Debbie Downer, and Thou Shalt Not Judge, the book draws on the principles of improve comedy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, in a funny, irreverent package"--

Snickerdoodle knows he should not touch Nana's birthday cake, but eating just a tiny crumb leads to a big problem.