Define willpower and explain what it means

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Instructions: Use this worksheet to reflect on self-regulation and willpower. Items with an asterisk require completion (*).

1. Summarize the main ideas from the video and article. Each summary should be at least three sentences.

A. Video - "The Science of Willpower: An Interview with Kelly McGonigal"

B. Article - "Academic Delay of Gratification, Motivation, and Self-regulated Learning Strategies"

2. Using your own words, define willpower and explain what it means to you in a complete paragraph of at least three sentences.

3. Think about a situation that you are currently facing as a college student that requires willpower and complete the items below.

A. In one paragraph of at least three sentences, describe the situation in significant detail.

B. The links to the video and article recommend very specific ways to use willpower.

Identify at least two strategies from either the video or the article that you can use to overcome the current situation so that you may achieve your academic goals. In a paragraph of at least three sentences for each strategy, explain how you can apply it to your current academic situation.

4. Think about a situation that you are currently facing in your personal or professional life that requires willpower and complete the items below.

A. In one paragraph of at least three sentences, describe the situation in significant detail.

B. The links to the video and article recommend very specific ways to use willpower. Identify at least two strategies (different than you used in the previous question) from either the video or the article that you can use to overcome the current situation so that you can achieve your personal or professional goals. In a paragraph of at least three sentences for each strategy, explain how you can apply it to your personal or professional situation.

5. Enrolling at Ashford University validates that education is one of your core values. Identify three of your educational goals that align with this core value.

6. Explain how willpower encourages choices that are consistent with your three educational goals in a complete paragraph of at least five sentences.

Attachment:- An Interview with Kelly McGonigal.rar

Reference no: EM13985916

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