Better Than Happy
464. Perseverance
Jun 7, 2024
Learn how to overcome the emotional rollercoaster of pursuing goals, tackle challenges with perseverance and self-sabotage, and embrace setbacks for personal growth. Explore strategies to decipher true motivations, take gradual steps, and avoid all-or-nothing thinking in achieving lasting success and happiness.
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- Recognize brain's survival mechanism for self-sabotage in perseverance.
- Focus on progress over perfection, celebrate small wins, and avoid all-or-nothing thinking.
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Understanding the Motivational Triad
Our brains are wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and save energy. This primal survival mechanism can lead to self-sabotage when trying to persevere through challenges. Recognizing this triad can help in managing setbacks without self-judgment or shame, fostering compassion and patience with oneself.
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