

251. How to train your brain to do hard things
64 snips Nov 25, 2024
Dive into the psychology of tackling tough tasks with innovative strategies! Discover the five-minute rule to spur action and how mental imagery can motivate you. Learn about the power of positive challenges and how embracing the journey can enhance your overall well-being. Additionally, explore the concept of learned industriousness and intrinsic motivation that boosts your productivity and helps overcome hurdles. Transform your mindset and make the hard things in life easier!
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Five-Minute Rule
- Use the five-minute rule to overcome inertia.
- Commit to only five minutes of a daunting task, and you might continue longer.
Mental Imagery
- Use mental imagery to boost motivation.
- Visualize someone excelling at the task or a confident version of yourself.
Public Speaking Visualization
- Jemma Sbeg uses mental imagery for public speaking.
- She visualizes her mom, a skilled speaker, to boost her confidence.