Game Changers with Molly Fletcher The Science-Backed Hack for Keeping Your Motivation Alive
Oct 3, 2024
Explore the fascinating role of dopamine in maintaining motivation and drive. Learn how recognizing progress and celebrating small achievements can transform fleeting inspiration into lasting determination. Discover the IKEA effect, which reveals how personal effort boosts our emotional connection to goals. Emphasizing internal validation over external praise, the discussion highlights the importance of the journey in sustaining motivation. A valuable listen for anyone looking to keep their drive alive!
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Dopamine As Motivation Engine
- Dopamine is a built-in neuromodulator that supports sustained drive and motivation.
- Molly Fletcher says we can tap into it to make motivation less fleeting and more reliable.
Progress Releases Motivation Chemical
- Dopamine releases during progress and milestone achievement reinforce pursuit behavior.
- Small pulses of dopamine make continued effort more likely and prevent premature quitting.
Acknowledge Milestones Regularly
- Pause after each milestone and tell yourself you're making progress to trigger dopamine.
- Acknowledge growth, learning, and effort to reinforce continued pursuit.
