
Why You Keep Falling Off Your Goals (5 Neuroscience Backed Reasons)
From Emonthebrain by Emily McDonald
May 25, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 29
About this episode
This episode explores the neuroscience behind why people struggle to maintain their goals and offers insights into overcoming these challenges.
If you keep starting over, falling off, or losing motivation after two weeks, your brain is not broken. It is doing exactly what it was programmed to do. Interested in coaching or learning more about my program, MindCraft?? Sign up for my free masterclass! https://learn.emonthebrain.com/masterclass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emonthebrain?igsh=aG1wNDY0OXZ1c3pi I'm Going on Tour! Here's the link to RSVP for your city! https://laylo.com/emonthebrain/m/2jAoUd?utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3
People in this episode
Host: Emily McDonald
Topics covered
- neuroscience
- goals
- motivation
- coaching
- self-improvement
Keywords
- neuroscience
- goals
- motivation
- coaching
- self-improvement
- MindCraft
- masterclass
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