Radiant_Sprout_Your Brain on Goals Two (Part Two)

Kathy Patterson Copyrights 2026 Description / Summary What actually happens in your brain when you set a goal? In this episode of Radiant Sprout, Kathy explores the science of change in plain language, shares a personal skiing story about learning through observation, and offers a simple process you can use: See. Try. Adjust. Build Skill. You’ll also learn a brief grounding and mindfulness reset for when doubt shows up. Practical, calming, and focused on skill-building instead of self-criticism. Teaser What if the discomfort you feel when working toward a goal isn’t self-sabotage… but just your brain learning something new? In this episode of Radiant Sprout, we look at what’s really happening in your brain when you set a goal, why observation and practice matter more than willpower, and a simple process that helps: See. Try. Adjust. Build Skill. Plus a brief grounding reset you can use anytime doubt shows up. Listen now. Show Notes Episode Title Your Brain on Goals: Understanding Change, Learning, and Building New Behaviors **Episode Summary** Setting a goal asks your brain to learn something new — and that process can feel uncomfortable. In this episode, Kathy explains what’s happening in key parts of the brain (prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia, and amygdala), shares a personal story about learning to ski by watching and following her friend Maloney, and walks through a practical learning loop: See, Try, Adjust, Build Skill. She also offers a simple grounding and mindfulness reset you can use when doubt or uncertainty appears. The focus is on skill-building, not self-criticism. **Key Takeaways** - Discomfort when pursuing a new goal is often a normal part of learning, not evidence of self-sabotage. - Observational learning (watching someone skilled) and visualization help the brain build new pathways. - A brief pause, breath, and return to intention can help reset focus when doubt arises. - The core process: See → Try → Adjust → Build Skill. **Mentioned in This Episode** - Observational learning and motor pathways - Brief grounding and mindfulness reset - The practical formula: See. Try. Adjust. Build Skill. **Connect with Radiant Sprout** Nurture Up Your Brilliance Follow for more conversations on systems, growth, and working smarter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radiant-sprout-nurture-up-your-brilliance--6073370/support .