3. Clear Goals as a Flow Trigger
Having clear goals activates the brain's executive network and motivates us through dopamine surges.
By breaking down tasks into specific, manageable goals, we can reduce the brain's resistance to starting and engage in the flow cycle more easily.
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Approach-avoidance conflict in the brain causes procrastination, where the desire to do a task conflicts with the fear or anxiety associated with it. Clear and specific goals can help overcome procrastination by activating the motivation and planning centres in the brain. Tweaking the challenge-skill balance, regulating time, and defining the scope of a task can also help overcome procrastination.
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