When you do the tasks you don’t want to do.. · How To Win & Keep On Winning

When you do the tasks you don’t want to do..

You grow your anterior midcingulate cortex.

It's this profound little portion in your brain that essentially controls will. It's interesting, because just like a muscle you can make your aMCC grow or shrink by actively doing things you don't want to do.

In less sciencey words, having a larger anterior midcingulate cortex helps you achieve your goals by regulating your emotions and improving your decision-making skills. We can also say that it somewhat helps you generate motivation.

To strengthen the aMCC and boost our willpower, we should take on challenging activities that are not part of our regular routine. Whether it's physical exercise, learning a new instrument, or picking up a new language, engaging in challenging tasks can strengthen the aMCC It's this profound little portion in your brain that essentially controls will. It's interesting, because just like a muscle you can make your aMCC grow or shrink by actively doing things you don't want to do.

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