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Finding Pleasure Balance
Casey emphasizes the importance of controlling stimulants to maintain happiness and pleasure. She highlights the role of mindfulness in appreciating simple joys and avoiding constant dopamine stimulation, advocating for intentional use of pleasurable stimuli. Dhru discusses how overstimulation in one area of life can impact other aspects, suggesting mindful breaks to counter the effects.In this clip
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Related Questions
Is taking intentional breaks during activities like social media and porn a good way to prevent too much dopamine from coming at once?
What do you mean by "Avoid Constant Pleasure Seeking: Engaging in constant pursuit of high-dopamine activities can lead to a diminished pleasure response and increased craving over time. To maintain balance, it's important to include periods where you are not actively seeking pleasure, allowing your dopamine levels to reset naturally"?
Can simple behaviors such as smartphone use put you in a big dopamine deficit over time, as discussed in episode #183: The Power of Fun with Catherine Price and the clip The Device Addiction Dilemma?