The Hidden Habit Killing Your Motivation (And How to Fix It) with Nicole Vignola. Episode 389

The Hidden Habit Killing Your Motivation (And How to Fix It) with Nicole Vignola

We’re diving into part two of our powerhouse conversation with Nicole Vignola, a neuroscientist, author, and absolute genius at helping us rewire our brains for a better life.

Whether you want to make smarter decisions, build resilience, reduce stress, or create real, lasting change, Nicole has the science-backed strategies you need.

Today, we’re tackling those everyday roadblocks: procrastination, stress, and bad habits. These are the sneaky things that trip us up and hold us back. But once you understand what your brain truly needs, you can start working with it, not against it. That’s where the real transformation begins!

Timestamps:

(03:26) – Why Scrolling Isn’t the Mental Break Your Brain Needs

(07:12) – How to Train Your Brain to Stop Procrastinating

(09:21) – Real Dopamine vs. Fake Dopamine

(11:14) – How to Optimize Dopamine for More Energy and Focus

(16:56) – 3 Small but Powerful Brain-Boosting Changes for Your Daily Life

(19:13) – Nicole’s Must-Try Recommendations

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Links to great things we discussed: 

• Nicole’s TV Recommendation – The Sinner
• Nicole’s Book Recommendation – Lessons in Chemistry
• Nicole’s Product Recommendation – EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop
• Nicole’s App Recommendation – Open

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Alli