140. The Science of Keeping Promises to Yourself - Martine Severin

Are you struggling to maintain creative momentum when motivation disappears?

In this mini-episode, we chat about the neuroscience behind keeping promises to yourself. Through a battle with temptation at the grocery store, I share how small decisions rewire your brain and build creative resilience. 

Tune in for practical strategies that may help you overcome seemingly impossible deadlines. This episode provides both scientific understanding and actionable wisdom for artists facing creative blocks, showing why each choice matters more than you realize.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Representation

01:26 Neuroscience of Keeping Promises to Yourself

03:15 The Battle of Impulses and Commitment

06:32 Building Neural Pathways Through Consistency

09:19 The Power of External Accountability

12:40 Creating a Supportive Community

14:10 Making Choices for Your Future Self

 

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Production Credits

This podcast episode is produced and written by Martine Severin and edited by Daniel Espinosa.