The Next Big Idea Daily A Neurotoolkit for Creating Lasting Change
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Jun 18, 2024 
Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola discusses neuroplasticity and combating critical self-talk for personal growth. She explores the role of dopamine in happiness and the importance of a growth mindset in overcoming fear for personal development.
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Negativity Bias Shapes Perception
- The brain has a built-in negativity bias that amplifies negative emotions and experiences.
- This bias makes us pay more attention to bad events and overlook positive accomplishments.
Neuroplasticity Enables Change
- Neuroplasticity lets us reorganize and undo neural pathways that no longer serve us.
- Forming new habits requires attention and repetition to lay down fresh neural routes.
Automaticity Runs Much Of Behavior
- Most of our actions run on subconscious automaticity to conserve energy.
- This efficiency makes adopting new habits hard because the brain reverts to mental shortcuts.