The Motivated Mind

·Do you make New Year resolutions? ... Almost all of us do, because we want to achieve positive personal change. But did you know that most resolutions are repeated five years in a row?·Have you ever dieted? ... If diets work, why do we need so many? The answer lies in our belief that the latest approach will be the one that finally works - although we may be suffering from what psychologists term 'False Hope Syndrome'.·Do you constantly strive to fulfil your dreams? ... We seem to be obsessed with advantage and disadvantage, fairness and the level playing field, without realizing that it's our inner drive, motivation and the ability to overcome obstacles that are central to any success strategy.In The Motivated Mind, award-winning author and psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud investigates the latest scientific research on this fascinating subject, and he comes to some surprising conclusions. As he shows how most incentive schemes actually demotivate, and why the brain pursues happiness, he also reveals how, ultimately, it is an intriguing mind strategy that will help you get what you want from life.'The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and Raj's direct application of his motivational theories to three case studies on our programme was an unqualified success. The plan works!' Richard & Judy, Channel 4