Building Willpower
Engaging in behaviors we least want to do can enhance our tenacity and willpower, whether it's waiting a few extra minutes to eat or resisting distractions. While understanding the neuroscience behind these actions can be beneficial, it's crucial to maintain a healthy balance and avoid extremes that may lead to negative psychological effects. Ultimately, activating our inner resources voluntarily is key, but knowing when to turn them off is equally important.In this clip
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How to Increase Your Willpower & Tenacity | Huberman Lab Podcast
Related Questions
What is the role of the anterior mid cingulate cortex in the episode How to Increase Your Willpower & Tenacity | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Building Tenacity and Willpower?
What are good tools for activating the anterior mid cingulate cortex (ACC)? Andrew Huberman mentioned adding some micro suck tasks—tasks that are needed, beneficial, but unpleasant. I added doing 100 jumping jacks randomly and delaying eating. What are some other examples of such tasks?
What are difficult challenges or healthy painful tasks, like exercise, that can build the mid-anterior cingulate cortex or build willpower according to Andrew Huberman?