What if success isn't about trying harder, but about working with your brain instead of against it?

In this episode, I dig into the neuroscience of success: how your brain sets goals, gets you motivated and turns effort into progress. I share what's helped me build a growth mindset, beat procrastination and stay disciplined when motivation fades.

I cover: 
Defining success on your own terms, and why intrinsic motivation beats external pressure
Which brain regions are directly involved in success and how to increase functional connectivity between them.
How Dopamine is involved in goal setting and will power and how to get more of it. 
How HIIT and other activities can strengthen connections between brain regions
Breaking big goals into small, doable steps, and focusing on the process rather than the outcome
Automating habits to free up mental space for creativity and better decisions
Self-care, stress management and building a "happy mind, happy grind" life

If you're ready to reach your goals without burning out, this one's for you.

 

What if success isn't about trying harder, but about working with your brain instead of against it?
In this episode, I dig into the neuroscience of success: how your brain sets goals, gets you motivated and turns effort into progress. I share what's helped me build a growth mindset, beat procrastination and stay disciplined when motivation fades.
I cover:&nbsp;
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<li>Defining success on your own terms, and why intrinsic motivation beats external pressure</li>
<li>Which brain regions are directly involved in success and how to increase functional connectivity between them.</li>
<li>How Dopamine is involved in goal setting and will power and how to get more of it.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How HIIT and other activities can strengthen connections between brain regions</li>
<li>Breaking big goals into small, doable steps, and focusing on the process rather than the outcome</li>
<li>Automating habits to free up mental space for creativity and better decisions</li>
<li>Self-care, stress management and building a "happy mind, happy grind" life</li>
</ul>
If you're ready to reach your goals without burning out, this one's for you.
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Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.

On Mondays my episodes are a combo of neuroscience and psychology. I deep dive into everything from habit formation and how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak. And on Fridays we've got Head Noise - where I answer your questions!

Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.

Order your copy of my latest book How to Chase Change at https://bit.ly/44xwszR

Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.
On Mondays my episodes are a combo of neuroscience and psychology. I deep dive into everything from habit formation and how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak. And on Fridays we've got Head Noise - where I answer your questions!
Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.
Order your copy of my latest book How to Chase Change at <a href="https://bit.ly/44xwszR">https://bit.ly/44xwszR</a>

Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.

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The Neuroscience of Success | How to Harness Brain Regions For Success  

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