The Science Behind Goal Setting and Motivation

Bulletproof Dental Practice

The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 333 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak TAKEAWAYS

• Recognize the difference between real goals and mere wishes by observing changes in physiology.

• Set specific and challenging goals to engage the brain's dopamine circuitry.

• Write down goals in your handwriting to activate ancestral neural pathways.

• Keep goals to yourself to avoid premature dopamine release and maintain motivation.

• Visualize both success and failure to increase the likelihood of goal achievement.

• Take advantage of peak motivation times, which occur 30 minutes, three hours, and 11 hours after waking.

• Set moderately challenging goals and break them into 12-week tranches for increased motivation and progress.

• Overcome procrastination by committing to five minutes of focused work on a task.

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