Brains are hardwired for novelty

 

Today I have one of my favorite assignments for my clients … it’s to set a goal bucket list!

 

Not a forever bucket list, but one for the rest of this year.

 

Doing this will help SKYROCKET motivation...

 

Because brains are hardwired to like new, fun, and different things.

 

Trying something new – or taking up a new challenge – it fires up the “feel good” part of my client's brains.

 

This is a pretty nifty hack to keep motivation levels high.

 

Here it is:  factor “novelty” into every goal equation!

 

By doing this, it keeps my clients moving forward and excited about continuing with their goals and healthy habits.

 

Here are a few ideas of what I’m talking about: 

 

  • Try hiking if you’ve never done it before – and if you have, what new trail(s) can you conquer?
  • Commit to eating only items that do NOT come in a crinkly wrapper for a whole week.
  • Do a recipe challenge where you cook 2-3 new meals (from scratch) every week.
  • Learn to swim, golf, paddle a dragon boat, or how to play tennis
  • Be able to hold a plank for 2 minutes
  • Be able to do 10 full-body push-ups
  • Challenge yourself to one week without any added sugar
  • Meditating every day for one month and journal your progress
  • Set a daily activity goal for a week or month, and use your fitness tracker to chart your success
  • Go on an active date every week:  bowling, indoor ice skating, geocaching, bowling, even ax throwing!
  • Take a cooking class

 

The list of ideas is endless!

 

The whole point is to try NEW, FUN things that support a healthy lifestyle.

 

Like being able to walk/run a 5K, which I guide you through in my latest free resource, the 8-Week Beginner 5K Training Plan/the 8-Week Get Moving Walking Plan, which you can get here: FREE Guide.]

 

This is just one thing I work on with my clients – helping them create meaningful goals … and having fun making them a reality!

 

Committed to your success,

 

 

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REFERENCE:

www.ciis.edu/ciis-news-and-events/blog/novelty-and-brain-health