Episode Details

Back to Episodes
The Science Behind Goal Setting and Motivation

The Science Behind Goal Setting and Motivation

Episode 333 Published 2 years, 7 months ago
Description
 
The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 333
 
 
TAKEAWAYS
  • Recognize the difference between real goals and mere wishes by observing changes in physiology.
  • Set specific and challenging goals to engage the brain's dopamine circuitry.
  • Write down goals in your handwriting to activate ancestral neural pathways.
  • Keep goals to yourself to avoid premature dopamine release and maintain motivation.
  • Visualize both success and failure to increase the likelihood of goal achievement.
  • Take advantage of peak motivation times, which occur 30 minutes, three hours, and 11 hours after waking.
  • Set moderately challenging goals and break them into 12-week tranches for increased motivation and progress.
  • Overcome procrastination by committing to five minutes of focused work on a task.
 
 
 
REFERENCES

Love PodBriefly?

If you like Podbriefly.com, please consider donating to support the ongoing development.

 Support Us