10% Happier with Dan Harris The Science Of Motivation: How To Make Habits That Actually Stick | T. Morgan Dixon and Dr. Gary Bennett
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Jun 25, 2025 
T. Morgan Dixon, Founder of GirlTrek, leads a health movement for Black women, while Dr. Gary Bennett, Dean at Duke University, specializes in psychology and neuroscience. Together, they explore motivation, emphasizing the importance of community in sustaining healthy habits. They delve into strategies for overcoming inertia, finding your 'why,' and the impact of social connections on well-being. Draped in personal anecdotes, they share how grassroots initiatives and self-reflection can ignite a more active lifestyle, pushing past psychological barriers.
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Why Motivation Is So Hard
- Motivation to do healthful behaviors is challenging despite their obvious benefits and is influenced by daily life barriers and environment.
- Evolutionary traits favor survival behaviors, but modern sedentary lifestyles require conscious motivation to get and stay active.
GirlTrek's Origin Story
- GirlTrek began as a personal solution by Morgan Dixon and her friend Vanessa to address their own stuckness in life.
- It evolved into a health movement of a million Black women walking for better health and community empowerment.
What Makes Motivation Sustain
- Strong motivation and behavior change come from having clear goals, autonomy, confidence, social support, and regular feedback.
- GirlTrek embodies these elements naturally, making it a successful and culturally resonant health intervention.