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How to Motivate Yourself (and Others) to Change Any Behavior

The Mel Robbins Podcast
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Do you want to know the secret to unlocking motivation in yourself or someone you love? If you want to change any behavior for the better… Or if you’ve got someone in your life (don’t we all?!) who you wish would change… Today’s episode is for you. You’ll learn why guilt, pressure, fear, crying, threats, and ultimatums will not help anyone change, and there’s a scientific reason why. Then, you’ll learn the 3 very specific tactics that inspire anyone to quickly change their behavior for the better, including specific scripts that you can use with even the most stubborn people. Teaching you today is #1 neuroscientist Dr. Tali Sharot. She’s here to debunk the myths of behavior change and teach you how to make any change, big or small. Dr. Sharot is a behavioral neuroscientist, professor at both University College London and MIT, and the director of the Affective Brain Lab at University College London. Her research integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology to study motivation and behavior change. By the time you finish listening, you’ll know EXACTLY what to do to create any change you want. For more resources, including links to Dr. Tali Sharot’s research, website, and social media click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love this episode: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same. Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTubeGo deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It HappenFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTokSign up for Mel’s personal letterDisclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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