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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: -Dr. Tara Swart’s podcast, Reinvent Yourself: For more on Tara Swart: -Instagram: @drtaraswart -Twitter: @TaraSwart -Website: This episode is brought to you by: -Rupa Health: -Whoop: -Bioptimizers: Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at today. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker. To get yours, go to and get your first month free. This Black Friday, Bioptimizers is offering their biggest discounts yet and amazing gifts with purchase. Just head over to and enter code DHRU10.
