You might ask yourself, “What was I thinking!”
But a better question might be, “What was my body doing?”
Science is discovering that self-control is a matter of physiology, not just psychology. It’s a temporary state of both mind and body that gives you the strength and calm to override your impulses. Researchers are beginning to understand what that state looks like, and why the complexity of our modern world often interferes with it.
— The Willpower Instinct (Kelly McGonigal), Loc. 488–91