The Praise That Kills Motivation (Including Our Children!) vs. The Words That Build Champions

What Makes Some People More Driven Than Others?Ever wonder why some people seem naturally motivated while others struggle to get started? This episode dives deep into the fascinating brain science behind motivation, drawing insights from Charles Duhigg's "Smarter Faster Better."🧠 The Brain's Command Center:Discover the striatum - your brain's central dispatch that translates decisions into actions. This crucial region might hold the key to understanding why motivation varies so dramatically between people, even siblings.🎯 The Power of Praise: A Game-Changing Study:We explore groundbreaking research involving two groups of children and puzzles that reveals a shocking truth about how we should celebrate success. The results will completely change how you encourage your kids (and yourself).Spoiler alert: It's not about being "smart" - and this lesson played out in real life with Janelle's son's French vs. English grades!🏠 Why Elderly Parents "Act Like Teenagers":That puzzling behavior from aging parents in care facilities? There's actual science behind it. Learn why the need for control drives seemingly rebellious actions and how understanding this can transform family relationships.🪖 Marine Corps Mind Hacks:How does the military build unshakeable motivation in recruits? Discover the "internal locus of control" training techniques that create resilience and why Marines ask each other one crucial question during their toughest moments.🌱 Your Gut-Brain Motivation Connection:The surprising link between your microbiome and motivation - plus why that salad might start looking delicious once you understand how your gut bacteria influence your cravings.⚡ Working With Your Energy Cycles:Learn to recognize your personal "bandwidth" and why understanding your 30% days versus your 100% days is crucial for sustainable success. Includes practical strategies for meal prep timing and priority management.💡 Key Takeaways:Why celebrating hard work trumps praising intelligenceThe difference between motivation (fleeting) and willpower (strategic)How to build resilience through small daily practicesWhy your "why" needs deeper meaning to sustain youPerfect for: Parents, managers, anyone struggling with consistency, and people who want to understand what really drives human behavior.Want to start from the beginning? Check out Episode 1 where we dive deep into Charles Duhigg's "The Power of Habit" - the foundation for understanding how our brains really work, and how to break our negative habits.Charles Duhigg book, buy it ⁠here⁠. ---------Ninu Lammens; Happy Gut Program, Learn more ⁠here⁠!100% off with Promo Code "JANELLE"--------Find Janelle:Instagram: ⁠@wellnesstogreatness⁠⁠Click here⁠ for her website.