Podcast 345: A neuroscientific approach to setting sustainable & attainable new year resolutions
Published at : January 06, 2022
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about New Year’s resolutions, including the neuroscience of resolutions, how to think about and make New Year’s resolutions, and how to use resolutions to bring about sustainable change in your life.
Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-neuroscientific-approach-to-setting-sustainable-attainable-new-year-resolutions
*Correction to the audio: You will be able to do around 5-6, NOT 11, cycles a year to create a new habit
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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
3:47 What is a New Year’s resolution?
5:00, 14:30 The neuroscience behind setting goals & resolutions
10:00 Why you should celebrate your past achievements while making new goals & resolutions
12:00, 41:20 Using mind management to work on your resolutions ever day
22:00 Why all resolutions take time!
32:00 The importance of making changes in 63 day cycles
46:00 Why you should have a theme & mantra for the year
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about New Year’s resolutions, including the neuroscience of resolutions, how to think about and make New Year’s resolutions, and how to use resolutions to bring about sustainable change in your life.
Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-neuroscientific-approach-to-setting-sustainable-attainable-new-year-resolutions
*Correction to the audio: You will be able to do around 5-6, NOT 11, cycles a year to create a new habit
Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com
Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app
Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to
US: 1 (833) 285 3747
UK: +447908679035
Canada: 18336032953
Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!
OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:
-Chime: Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/drleaf
-NOOM: Sign up for your trial and get psychology-based support and motivation to reach your goals at https://noom.com/DRLEAF
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
3:47 What is a New Year’s resolution?
5:00, 14:30 The neuroscience behind setting goals & resolutions
10:00 Why you should celebrate your past achievements while making new goals & resolutions
12:00, 41:20 Using mind management to work on your resolutions ever day
22:00 Why all resolutions take time!
32:00 The importance of making changes in 63 day cycles
46:00 Why you should have a theme & mantra for the year
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources
Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:
-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-
-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf
-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf
-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf
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