Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Think Thursday: The Brain's Love of Beginnings-Seasonal Resets
Think Thursday: The Brain's Love of Beginnings-Seasonal Resets
Think Thursday: The Brain's Love of Beginnings-Seasonal Resets
Thursday 4th September 2025
Explore why September feels like a reset and learn how your brain uses beginnings to motivate change with Molly Watts.
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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Episode Overview
- September feels like a natural reset due to temporal landmarks.
- Fresh starts can motivate change by engaging brain networks.
- Avoid the harmful illusion of starting over; carry past progress.
- Frame resets as continuations with renewal, not new beginnings.
- Make immediate micro moves inspired by seasonal energy.
Every choice is a chance to vote for who I am becoming.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This episode of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast takes a fascinating dive into the brain's love for beginnings and seasonal resets. Molly Watts explores why September often feels like a natural reset, tapping into neuroscience to explain how fresh starts can be powerful motivators. You'll learn about the 'Fresh Start Effect' and temporal landmarks—those moments like the start of a new season that inspire goal-setting and change.
Molly breaks down how the brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) and other networks work together to mark new chapters in your life story. But beware, she warns against the harmful illusion of starting over, emphasising that every step forward carries the weight of past progress. This episode isn't just about understanding the science; it's packed with practical advice on harnessing seasonal energy positively.
Molly shares three ways to use September resets to your advantage, including framing it as a continuation with renewal, anchoring to identity rather than perfection, and making micro moves immediately. So, what story do you want this chapter of your life to tell? Embrace the rhythm of change without erasing your past achievements.