Rethinking Willpower & Motivation. Stop blaming yourself and start understanding your brain.
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Is Change Hard for You?
If you struggle to stick with your goals, you’re not alone. Most people think they lack willpower and motivation, but the truth is, it’s not personal.
You’re Not Alone
I know because I’ve been there. I’ve felt the disappointment of knowing what I want and having a good plan, only to fall short. Each time I “failed,” my confidence took a hit. But I learned I wasn’t alone.
A Way Out
I’d love to share with you what I have learned about motivation and willpower. In this online self-paced course, you will learn:
- How the state of your brain ultimately determines both motivation and willpower—
and it’s the same for all of us.
- How to keep your brain primed for change through your knowledge of brain states, your
mindset, self-care, and goals that align with your purpose.
Ready for a New Approach?
This course won’t guarantee success with your goals, but it will give you the best chance of breaking free from the confidence-draining belief that lacking motivation and willpower are personal deficiencies.
Learning—in an easy-to-understand way—about brain states can help you move out of the vicious cycle of setting goals only to end up feeling like a failure.
Start Your Journey Today!
This course is currently half of the regular price. Be sure to enroll before the price goes up.
Deb Lang, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, has been helping people learn skills to navigate life’s challenges and increase confidence for over 30 years. She has a special interest in helping individuals normalize their experiences by understanding how the brain and nervous system function. She is also the author of the Amazon bestselling book, Never Enough—Separating Self-Worth from Approval.
* I mention women as I primarily work with women and the information in this course is equally applicable to men.
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12 Lessons
Introduction
Welcome to the course
Welcome! In this lesson I introduce the course and what we will cover. The workbook for the course is found in the downloads for this lesson. The guided meditations are located in the last lesson in the courseI understand that life is busy, and I want to encourage you to spend time with the practice exercises, especially with the “paint your picture” practices. In those practices you will use your imagination to create what you want for yourself, when it comes to motivation and willpower, based on what you have learned in the course. I hope what I share with you is helpful and I welcome any and all feedback. Send questions or feedback to info@creatingchoicesdeblang.com.
Looking at Outside Forces
Moving away from self-blame
In this lesson we will look at how self-blame versus self-compassion impacts motivation and willpower.
A daffodil is't meant to be a tulip
In this module we will look at how unreasonable expectations or goals can be mistaken for problems with motivation. We’ll explore our history as women our socialization as well as the constant barrage of societal messages about who we should be and how these influences affect the goals we set.
The influence of diet culture
In this lesson we will talk about how diet culture can lead to an all-or-nothing mindset which negatively impacts willpower, motivation, as well as our self-worth.
The nervous system/brain and willpower
The nervous system has the final say
In this lesson we will talk about the relationship between the nervous system and willpower and motivation. I will introduce the concept of brain states, understanding which is essential when it comes to the availability of motivation and willpower.
Who's driving the bus?
In this episode we will explore the relationship between distress and motivation and willpower. To do that, I will introduce the tipped state, a state that occurs when the nervous system perceives a threat and that results in instinctual behaviors and a loss of higher cognitive functioning.
Rethinking the pull for comfort
In this lesson we will explore the role of unconscious beliefs and old default wiring when it comes to motivation and willpower. We will also explore the brain’s drive for reward.
Getting in the driver's seat.
Rethinking goal-setting.
In this lesson, I will introduce the idea of focusing on goals for the moment, much like you might care for a baby, rather than long-term goals. This approach is more likely to maintain motivation and willpower by working with your nervous system.
What do I need?
In this lesson we will focus on how to implement the goal of caring for yourself in the moment, beginning with reflecting on your day or the practice of meditation.
Another stress response and the power of mindset
In this lesson we will talk about a little-talked-about stress response, the challenge response. I will share why recognizing this state is so important in maintaining motivation and willpower. We will also talk about the impact of our mindset on your behaviors and physiology.
Exploring positive intentions of unwanted behaviors and shining your unique light.
In this final module we will discuss how to move out of a tipped brain state, the possible positive intentions of unwanted behaviors, and finally, creating goals that support you shining your unique light into the world.
Guided Meditations
Meditation Downloads
The guided meditations for the course can be found in the download file for this lesson. Included is a mediation to support you in building self-compassion, as well as a meditation to help you recognize your brain state. Please do not listen while driving.