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This Science Behind Staying Motivated Will Change the Way You Reach Your Goals

Updated 6/19/2020
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Did you know that there's a hard science behind motivation? As this AsapSCIENCE video explains, it's not just about how you feel or pushing yourself.

How often do you hear people say things like, “Ugh, I would totally do that if I could just get motivated,” as if it’s something you can pick up at the store? What if it wasn’t necessarily all about your personal drive and instead had a science behind it that could help you reach your goals?

In the video below, AsapSCIENCE explains everything you need to know regarding what we understand about motivation, plus how to harness it to get you were you want to go.


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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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