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Mastering Goal Setting and Pursuit

A Toolkit for Achieving Your Goals

Welcome to the Hub Lab podcast

  • Hosted by Andrew Hub, Professor of Neuro and Op at Stanford School of Medicine
  • Today's episode focuses on goal setting and achieving goals
  • Incorporates new information from scientific literature
  • Provides a potent toolkit for setting and pursuing goals

Neural Circuitry of Goal Setting and Pursuit

  • Four major brain structures involved: amygdala, basal ganglia, lateral prefrontal cortex, orbital frontal cortex
  • Amygdala: involved in arousal and fear
  • Basal ganglia: go and no-go pathways for actions
  • Lateral prefrontal cortex: involved in planning
  • Orbital frontal cortex: evaluation of emotional and arousal states

Selecting Your Priority Goal

  • Choose one specific goal to pursue
  • Avoid pursuing multiple goals simultaneously
  • Select a goal that feels challenging and may be slightly out of reach
  • Lofty goals recruit necessary neural circuits for motivation and action

Defining Specific Actions

  • Specify the actions involved in pursuing your goal
  • Use verbs to define the specific actions
  • Write down the actions on paper
  • Include the amount of time dedicated to each action per week or per day

Dispelling Goal Setting Myths

  • Myth 1: Visual reminders increase goal adherence
  • Reality: Habituation occurs, change reminders daily
  • Myth 2: Accountability to others boosts motivation
  • Reality: Positive feedback diminishes motivation, keep goals private

Measuring Goal Progress

  • Establish a 12-week cycle for goal pursuit
  • Define hours per week dedicated to pursuing the goal
  • Specify the timeframe for achieving the overall goal
  • Maintain a structured and measurable approach

Conclusion

  • Ensure specificity and clarity in goal pursuit
  • Leverage the neural circuitry involved in goal setting and pursuit
  • Mastering goal setting and pursuit leads to increased success
  • Apply the toolkit for achieving your goals

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