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How to motivate yourself to change your behavior | Tali Sharot | TEDxCambridge

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How to motivate yourself to change your behavior | Tali Sharot | TEDxCambridge

17,528,079 views October 25, 2015 16:49

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Discover three key factors that can help you take action toward positive change, backed by neuroscience research. Tali Sharot breaks down how emotion, motivation, and social influence shape decisions—ideal for anyone struggling to adopt healthier habits or break old patterns. The talk offers practical insights without technical jargon, making it accessible to a broad audience.

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Is this talk based on scientific research?

Yes, it draws on Dr. Tali Sharot’s work in neuroscience and psychology.

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What does make us change our actions? Tali Sharot reveals three ingredients to doing what's good for yourself.

Dr. Tali Sharot is a neuroscientist at University College London and the director of the Affective Brain Lab. She is a faculty member of the department of Experimental Psychology, a Wellcome Trust Fellow, and currently a visiting Professor at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on how emotion, motivation, and social factors influence our expectations, decisions, and memories.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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TEDx Talks published this 16:49 video tutorial on October 25, 2015. It has been watched 17,528,079 times on YouTube.

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