Episode 352

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22nd Jul 2024

352 [Part 1]: Breaking the Cycle: how to focus on longer term goals over immediate gratification

[PART 1] Ever found yourself putting off important tasks because you believe "future you" will handle it better? We discuss how our brains prioritize immediate gratification over long-term goals, and share practical tips to overcome this tendency.

💡 Learn how to make the right choices for your long-term goals by understanding the battle between your emotional brain and logical brain. Discover 4 key strategies to hack your brain and align your decision-making with your goals and aspirations for your best life.

[00:02:10] The '12-week year' thesis

[00:04:28] Future Self myth

[00:08:22] Immediate gratification vs long-term thinking

[00:13:32] Emotional vs. logical brain

[00:15:33] Accountability coaching offer

[00:21:26] Creating immediate rewards for better choices

[00:24:14] Motivation and reward strategies

[00:28:49] 'Future you,' the mythical superhero

Show notes: https://www.onairella.com/post/352-create-your-best-life

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ON AIR WITH ELLA | women's wellness, mindset, motivation
On Air With Ella is for women who want to feel better, look better, live better - and have more fun doing it. This is where we share simple strategies and tips for living a bit better every day. If you’re interested in mindset and wellness, healthy habits and relationships, or hormone health, aging well and eating well, then you’re in the right place. You'll hear interviews with experts, Ella’s favorite things, and conversations that help us take small steps toward a better version of ourselves. As Ella says, "We’re not here for perfect, we’re here for a little bit better every day." Join us - you're only 35 minutes away from living better.
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Ella Lucas-Averett

I'm Ella. In addition to podcast creator and host of On Air with Ella since 2015, I am Managing Partner of The Trivista Group, a strategic communications consulting firm that I co-founded in 2003. I'm a professional activational speaker, competitive age-group triathlete, and co-Founder of the women's non-profit ZivaVoices.com.

Whether it's your business or personal life, my goal is to bring you resources that help you get more of what you want, and less of what you don't.