Neuroscientist Tara Swart discusses setting micro habits, reflecting on achievements, and developing neuroplasticity. They explore the benefits of a digital detox, setting boundaries, and uninterrupted time. They also highlight the power of challenging goals, rewiring the brain, and getting 1% better each day. The speakers discuss manifestation principles for health and longevity, signs of a failing relationship, and the significance of eye contact for bonding.
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Quick takeaways
Consistency in engaging in creative activities has significant benefits for mental and physical health.
Focus on changing a few habits each quarter instead of setting grand New Year's resolutions.
Taking a break from digital devices can revitalize the mind and increase creativity and energy.
Recognizing and appreciating past achievements can boost confidence and set a positive tone for future goals.
Deep dives
The Benefits of Being Creatively Flexible
Being creative and flexible is important as there is no such thing as perfection in creativity. Doing something creative most days of the week has massive benefits for mental health, physical health, and longevity.
Setting Habits for Success in the New Year
Instead of making grand New Year's resolutions, focus on changing two or three habits each quarter. By making small changes consistently, you can achieve significant progress over the course of a year.
The Importance of Digital Detox for Mental Well-being
Taking a break from digital devices, such as smartphones and social media, can help revitalize and reset your mind, leading to increased creativity and energy. Setting clear boundaries and communicating your absence can help you fully disconnect and enjoy the benefits of a digital detox.
Reflecting on Accomplishments and Practicing Gratitude
Engaging in regular journaling or creating an action board to document accomplishments and moments of gratitude can boost confidence and provide motivation for future goals. Recognizing and appreciating your achievements can set a positive tone and mindset for the upcoming year.
The importance of self-acceptance and moving forward
One of the main insights from the podcast is the importance of accepting past experiences and mistakes, and focusing on personal growth and progress rather than dwelling on the past. The speaker emphasizes that while we cannot change past events, we can control how we react and move forward. By reframing mistakes as learning opportunities and embracing self-acceptance, we can avoid wasting time and energy on regret and instead focus on manifesting our dreams and goals.
Key principles for manifesting dreams
The podcast explores key principles for manifesting dreams and goals. These include abundance, magnetic desire, manifestation through thoughts and actions, patience, and harmony with the universe. The speaker emphasizes the importance of balance between nervousness and excitement, strong desire, taking action, perseverance, and contributing to the world in a positive way. By aligning our thoughts, beliefs, and actions with these principles, we can increase our chances of manifesting our dreams.
Navigating the law of attraction with science
The podcast delves into the relationship between the law of attraction and science. The speaker suggests that while belief in the universe's influence and vibrations can be valid, it is important to ground our understanding in cognitive science. By acknowledging the power of our minds on influencing our thoughts, beliefs, actions, relationships, and goals, we can apply psychology and neuroscience to better understand the effects of the law of attraction in our lives.
Overcoming fear and taking action
The podcast discusses the importance of overcoming fear and taking action towards our goals and desires. The speaker suggests asking ourselves empowering questions such as, 'What would I do if I wasn't afraid?' and 'What would it look like if it was easy?' By reframing our mindset and focusing on the possibilities and potential positive outcomes, we can overcome the fear that holds us back and take necessary steps towards manifesting our dreams.
What if you could set habits that would increase your goals for longevity, productivity, or even creativity? Reflecting on our achievements, setting intentional micro habits, and taking sustainable and practical actions to achieve our goals can help us manifest the life we truly desire.
Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down for round two with Dr. Tara Swart to answer his podcast community’s top questions. Dhru and Dr. Tara discuss setting goals for the New Year, best practices for manifestation, and the science behind the laws of attraction.
Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, former psychiatric doctor, and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan. She is a visiting senior lecturer at Kings College, London, and an executive advisor to some of the world's most respected leaders in media and business.
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Swart dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
Dr. Tara’s year-end digital detox to reset (2:56 / 2:56)
Why setting two to three micro habits per quarter is a better practice than setting New Year’s resolutions (16:40 / 14:23)
Why it’s important to reflect on your achievements to set habits for the future (25:33 / 23:35)
Challenging your brain and developing neuroplasticity (33:11 / 29:11)
The science behind implementing small changes in your daily life to get 1% better each day (37:30 / 33:42)
Ensuring that you are practicing self-respect, nurturing yourself, and challenging yourself to build more confidence (42:52 / 38:45)
Addressing ghosts, deeply embedded neural pathways, and creating affirmations to show yourself you are deserving (52:35 / 48:40)
Dr. Tara’s six principles to help you determine if you are on the right path (1:01:33 / 57:15)
The challenges that can arise when you try to manifest and the importance of resilience and listening to intuition (1:04:50 / 1:03:48)
3 signs a relationship will fail (1:21:09 / 1:17:07)
Manifesting a healthy relationship (1:24:00 / 1:20:04)
Loneliness is more prevalent, and how to seek out connections (1:52:00 / 1:48:21)
Reminders to help you remember your potential and purpose (1:55:00 / 1:50:19)
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