Motivate Your Mind: Self-Control and Your Brain

We all want to be able to do more, achieve more, and become more successful. But how do we do that? It turns out that the answer lies in the psychology and neuroscience behind willpower and self-control. Many of us probably believe that our will power is limited and that when we’re tired or depleted that we are incapable of staying motivated. The science is showing though that this is far from the truth and is highlighting that this belief that you hold may be the main reason why you feel this way. If we can change our beliefs about what is possible and about how much we are capable of then we can start to take advantage of one of the most exciting things about being human – the power to see the future. We need to learn how our brain creates and tracks long term goals and how we can use these mechanisms to motivate our behavior and to regulate our impulses and bad habits. We will be exploring these different brain mechanisms that influence our ability to exert effort and stay focused on our goals, the role of our beliefs in how much effort we put in, and the various value judgements that help us make decisions. We will explore how to be passionate and how this can help us to persevere so that we can truly acquire the change that we all seek in our lives. Join us as we dive into the fascinating realm of psychology and neuroscience of willpower and self-control.