Nudge

How to stay motivated (according to science)

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Apr 10, 2023
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ADVICE

Focus On Goal Outcomes

  • Focus on the final outcome of your goal, not the tedious means to achieve it.
  • Highlight benefits of achieving the goal instead of the costs of getting there.
INSIGHT

Abstract Goals Motivate Better

  • Abstract goals are more motivating than concrete ones because they clarify why you pursue them.
  • Thinking abstractly enhances self-control and better aligns multiple goals in life.
ADVICE

Combine Abstract Goals With Numbers

  • Set abstract goals but include a specific number to increase motivation.
  • Numbers like 10,000 steps create clear targets that drive effort.
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