#1 Neuroscientist: Reinvent Yourself In 2024 - Have The Best Year Of Your Life! | Dr. Tara Swart

What if you could set habits that would increase your goals for longevity, productivity, or even creativity? Reflecting on our achievements, setting intentional micro habits, and taking sustainable and practical actions to achieve our goals can help us manifest the life we truly desire.
Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down for round two with Dr. Tara Swart to answer his podcast community’s top questions. Dhru and Dr. Tara discuss setting goals for the New Year, best practices for manifestation, and the science behind the laws of attraction. Dr. Tara also discusses building neuroplasticity through challenging tasks, breaking free of addictions, setting boundaries, and shares practical tips to help navigate self-doubt and build confidence. Whether you want to manifest a stronger version of yourself, start a business, or even create healthier relationships in your life, this episode is for you.
Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, former psychiatric doctor, and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan. She is a visiting senior lecturer at Kings College, London, and an executive advisor to some of the world's most respected leaders in media and business. She is the lead author of the award-winning book Neuroscience for Leadership and was named the world's first Neuroscientist in Residence at Corinthia Hotel, London. Dr. Swart is passionate about teaching others how to apply lessons from cognitive science to enhance everyday lives.
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Swart dive into:
-Dr. Tara’s year-end digital detox to reset
-Steps to put a digital break into practice and how a break can lead to healthier boundaries, creativity, and a deeper connection to nature
-Why setting two to three micro habits per quarter is a better practice than setting New Year’s resolutions
-Why it’s important to reflect on your achievements to set habits for the future
-Dhru’s top 3 questions of practice and gratitude reflection: what was challenging and was still accomplished, who did you help, and who has helped you
-Challenging your brain and developing neuroplasticity
-The science behind implementing small changes in your daily life to get 1% better each day
-Ensuring that you are practicing self-respect, nurturing yourself, and challenging yourself to build more confidence
-Addressing ghosts, deeply embedded neural pathways, and creating affirmations to show yourself you are deserving
-Dr. Tara’s six principles to help you determine if you are on the right path: abundance, magnetic desire, manifestation, patience, harmony, and universal connection
-The challenges that can arise when you try to manifest and the importance of resilience and listening to intuition
-Facing fear and uncertainty to ask: What is the best possible outcome in this scenario, and what would you do if you weren’t afraid
-Manifesting longevity by specifically listing what you need to implement in your life
-3 signs a relationship will fail: evolving at different paces, crossing boundaries, and holding your partner in contempt
-Manifesting a healthy relationship via physical connection and communicating their needs and likes
-Attracting the partner you want to manifest by reflecting on those characteristics in yourself
-Eye contact and laughing as a couple releases oxytocin and help build bonds
-Scheduling sex during stressful periods in life
-Loneliness is more prevalent, and how to seek out connections
-Reminders to help you remember your potential and purpose
Timestamps:
00:00 Habit-Forming
49:00 Law Of Attraction & Thoughts
01:10:00 Relationships
Also mentioned in this episode:
-The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain: a.co/d/4myy1DD
-Dr. Tara Swart’s podcast, Reinvent Yourself: www.taraswart.com/podcast/
For more on Tara Swart:
-Instagram: @drtaraswart
-Twitter: @TaraSwart
-Website: taraswart.com
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[@DhruPurohit]

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[@Lisa_M_V]

I’ve stayed off FB and IG for 2 years! Never thought I’d do it. Once I stopped logging on I realised how much time was wasted reading about other egos and their lives. And their ‘poor me’ posts attention seeking etc. and I realised I don’t need to know what 500 People are doing on a daily basis, and instead focus on myself! Put all the energy there ❤

[@marieb797]

Yes!!! Perfectly stated!

[@mrp7943]

I am off for 6 years and it was the best choice I have ever made in my life.

[@nutech1810]

Yet you're here on YT. Just traded one for another 😂😂

[@perfectlyimperfect953]

​@@nutech1810but it is a positive change :) using technology/internet to expand his or her knowledge or reevaluate

[@fawkes1570health]

When you sit back and look at the bigger picture of social media you begin to see that it can actually make you depressed or inadequate. That is because most people lie about what they post. Besides periodically listening to some YT podcasts and glancing through my X feed I haven't gotten myself into any other kind of social media.

[@yonasmengs1054]

I like the fact that this podcast starts without any intro and straight jump to the point!!

[@NataliaMotivaTuCambio100]

Thank you soo much to both of you!!! Greetings from Marbella, god bless you 🙂

[@thelifewithgia]

Wow this notification came 2 minutes after I uninstalled Facebook . I'm going to complete the 75 day hard challenge to help me to recenter and to detox my life. This video showed up right on time.❤

[@CrossFitterinRealtime2359]

I am not using instagram sine June and I feel great, I have started a Data Analysis course with the spare time I have, I can actually use in a productive activity.

[@2ndwavestrength]

Great interview! Both of you have a wonderful way of discussion. Very smooth, educational and kept my attention the whole time. Thank you.

[@carmencodre4965]

I agree, we all want to have more awareness of how we spend our precious time and what information we want to allow in. Keeping our minds and heart in a place of peace and harmony is essential .

[@ItsSoarTime]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I PLAN TO DO!!!!! in 2024-"Reinvent" myself!!!!!!

[@brokegirlturnedrich]

I loved this episode! She is brilliant, and I have seen her in many interviews but in this setting she seemed really comfortable which made her information more digestible! Love the idea of a digital detox BEFORE the new year- I am going to try this!

[@SHERLYNTORRES]

So many gems in this one episode! Thank you both so much for everything you've shared 💞 Happy New Year!

[@sweetpeanmolly]

This is wonderful advice! I absolutely need this! Thank you 🙏

[@louisaweiler5340]

Dr. Tara has the most charming laugh I have heard in a long time. Something to emulate in 2024 😊

[@walkerskii]

She is so wonderful! Thank you for bringing her back on your show

[@pennishelton6564]

Listening to this for a second time… such a positive, empowering, inspirational guide for creating excellence for the new year, and beyond. Xoxo - penni

[@mydream881]

I really really needed this interview... I've learnt so much from u since June this year dr Tara.... thanks a million ❤🙏

[@sukiamirapu7325]

Thank you for such a wonderful conversation.

[@Magical_Makeup_UK]

A year used to be 10 months - with the start of the year beginning in March - this is when I personally celebrate the new year .. the beginning of Spring for me 🌷

[@cindyperez2837]

Amen!!! i do love these boundaries digital fasting, it sounds spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@georgepalavi5060]

Wow, UK has Good Friday and Monday after Easter as holidays. Wish we did that here in US

[@Lisa_M_V]

And the Brits still don’t show gratitude 😂

[@xyz-gx9oy]

I love these two people! ❤

[@Patricia-sy3sx]

I love You Dr Tara ❤ Thank You so much. You have saved me 😢✨🌈🌅🤩💖🙏💃🤗😘

[@dugandav1]

Great, to have a job where you can dictate such terms and conditions. Good luck to the rest of us are committed to provide the service our customers need all the year around!

[@lindyvandenbosch9539]

Exactly. Not everyone has an assistant to take over our accounts

[@Nurturingnature74]

Come now,we all need a break and can afford it!Or any product becomes worthless

[@calista1280]

She's a doctor and frequently on call So if she can find time the rest of us can surely do it! I think you misunderstood, it's not necessary to have an assistant. You can stay off of your personal social media accounts and still do your job... smh Walking or runnimg in Nature, working out or doing hobbies is possible. Do it in the morning, at lunch or after work & is extremely helpful in balancing and relieving stress hormones. Stop making excuses and improve your life now! It's short and may be the only one we get!!!

[@cherylnielson4710]

Sounds like a great idea- for people who have “assistants.”

[@lovealwaysis7981]

Thank you for this beautiful interview. I can recommend beautiful book Book of Hearts by Renata of beautiful images of hearts and affirmations for love and heart coherence .xx

[@Lisa_M_V]

One of my new year resolutions is to listen to watch more of these great videos but not read the comments. 😅

[@eddiegill]

Ed Sherran gave up his phone

[@setarehmajlesi6439]

@DhruPurohit is this episode also on spotify? I can't seem to find it :(

[@mariacliment2767]

I love this woman. She is hilarious❤

[@neelakan678]

It depends on what one does as a job. But I do like to shut off the phones and be like we used to be where we were reading cooking creating … ing etc.

[@Bill0102]

This content is absolutely astonishing. I recently read a similar book, and it was an absolute marvel. "Reclaiming Connection: The Journey of a Digital Detox" by Joshua Ember

[@alanikeiser]

Social media does not make me depressed or anything like that. If used correctly, you will find it a useful tool!

[@davidparsons9839]

Funny she mentioned Cabbage after weight training because I've always wondered why polish guys in the gym seem to have better body's. Cabbage is a staple in the polish diet. Might mean nothing but its an interesting thought.

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

for me Question is money

[@galeocean4182]

If I take just 3 days away from my email, I'm so swamped with things I can't even, , , of course I don't have an assistant.

[@photoeducationbydaniel]

I could listen to this but I am having issues with the mouth-smack sounds. Is anyone else with me? Particularly Tara :-) In the videos I release I use software that gets rid of the mouth sounds as Im aware that it does make people tune out of videos

[@floriaabney3146]

I didn't notice any "mouth smacking sounds," and if they are there, I don't believe they're strong enough to keep most people from watching the video. There are a lot of comments on here, and out of the ones I've read, you're the only one who mentioned it. Maybe someone else did and I just didn't see it but I doubt it.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@chrisherd7807]

Dr Tara As a psychotherapist, I worry that your statement about children also needing to experience hardships can be misunderstood by well meaning but misunderstanding parents. There are societies that do indeed actively cultivate this aspect. Sadly, many do this in a disconnected and heartless manner, leaving the children overwhelmed the experience and full of shame. It is important for children not to experience this amount of overwhelm and shame. Instead the children should be guided through hardship, noticing Mindfullness how the hardship feels and effects them, with a loving amd respectful adult acknowledging them all the way. The hardship is an opportunity to both ackmowledge that life is like this, but also that the journey in itself is rewarding, if we cultivate that mindset. This will help safe gaurd the children from dopamin addiction.

[@MeowNOVA]

I wanted to hear what Dr. Tara was abt to say abt manifesting until u interrupted her abt career 😩😩😩

[@deadmanswife3625]

I only came here to say I have enough food discipline not to spend the better part of 2 hours listening to how to stay off social media lol

[@peytonamberg]

She did not talk about that for two hours

[@peytonamberg]

She talked about that for like 5-10mins. What have you got to offer to the world lol

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@peytonamberg whatever it is it's in the eye of the beholder I'm sure of that much

[@meley-eritreanwellbeingmed4010]

You’re thinking what I am thinking. Dr Tara -as doctor to turn her phone off for weeks.sounds selfish and avoiding the reality. Self control and moderate use works for me.

[@raquelt5342]

You place ads every five minutes…no exaggeration 👎

[@annic2527]

I agree. Only here because of Dr Tara

[@RubyZan]

I stopped listening at the second mention of her assistant.

[@lindyvandenbosch9539]

"Stay of social media, let your assistant answer emails and make your posts" 🙄 Really?? 😂 Really??

[@Lisa_M_V]

And many will do it for free to get experience. If you’re your own boss and a master of creating your own reality why not! Hardly anyone would say no 😂