Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Think Thursday: The Iterative Mindset & Behavior Change
Think Thursday: The Iterative Mindset & Behavior Change
Think Thursday: The Iterative Mindset & Behavior Change
Thursday 19th September 2024
Discover how the iterative mindset can help you reduce alcohol consumption by viewing change as ongoing experiments and focusing on progress over perfection.
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Molly Watts
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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Episode Overview
- Traditional goal-setting can lead to demotivation when failures occur.
- The iterative mindset views change as ongoing experiments, focusing on progress over perfection.
- Research shows brain activity is higher during mistakes, leading to stronger neural connections.
- Embracing struggle as part of the process fosters growth and adaptation.
- Creating a compassionate environment helps sustain motivation and learning.
When we perceive ourselves as failing, we're triggering a part of our brain called the habenula, which is responsible for processing failure and shutting down motivation
In this episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, Molly Watts dives into the concept of the iterative mindset and its impact on behaviour change, particularly when it comes to reducing alcohol consumption. Traditional goal-setting often leads to demotivation when failures occur, but Molly explains how viewing change as a series of ongoing experiments can make a significant difference. By focusing on progress rather than perfection, you can keep your motivation intact and foster a compassionate environment for learning and growth.
Research by Jason Moser highlights that brain activity is higher during mistakes, leading to stronger neural connections and growth. Molly encourages embracing struggle as part of the process and iterating based on what you learn from each attempt. This episode is packed with practical advice and scientific insights that can help you transform your approach to change. Don't miss out on learning how to make lasting changes in your drinking habits by adopting an iterative mindset.