How to maximise your motivation, according to a neuroscientist

<p>As the UK enters its 13th month of lockdown restrictions and home-working, many surveys cite a slump in mental wellbeing and general productivity.</p><p>But are there any scientific ways we can maximise our motivation and prevent procrastination?</p><p>In this episode of the <em>Science Focus Podcast</em>, neuroscientist Dr Gabija Toleikyte, author of <em>Why the F*ck Can't I Change</em>, tells us all about it.</p><p>Let us know what you think of the episode with a review or a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts.</p><ul><li><strong>Subscribe</strong>&nbsp;to the&nbsp;<em>Science Focus Podcast</em>&nbsp;on these services:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acast.com/science-focus-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Acast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/science-focus-podcast/id1296673906?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iTunes</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/immediate-media-2/science-focus-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://rss.acast.com/science-focus-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RSS</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1296673906/science-focus-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Overcast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/dr-gabija-toleikyte-on-the-neuroscience-of-motivation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the full transcription of this episode</a>&nbsp;[this will open in a new window]</li></ul><p><strong>Listen to more episodes of the&nbsp;<em>Science Focus Podcast</em>:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-you-cant-multitask-and-why-thats-a-good-thing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why you can’t multitask (and why that’s a good thing)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/the-neuroscience-of-happiness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dean Burnett: The neuroscience of happiness</a></li><li><a href="https://w