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Setting goals helps maintain focus from "summary" of The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal

In order to maintain focus and resist temptation, setting specific goals is crucial. When you have a clear goal in mind, your brain is better able to filter out distractions and stay on track. This is because setting a goal helps direct your attention towards what is important and away from what is not. Without a goal, your brain can easily be swayed by immediate rewards or impulses, leading to a loss of focus and self-control. Setting goals also helps activate your brain's reward system, making it easier to resist temptation. When you have a goal to work towards, your brain releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with motivation and reward. This dopamine release can help you stay focused on your g...
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    The Willpower Instinct

    Kelly McGonigal

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