Embracing Simplicity
By stepping away from constant novelty, we can cultivate a calmer mind and greater control over our actions. Engaging in meaningful activities, like organizing or practicing an instrument, allows intentions to guide our behavior rather than impulsive cravings for stimulation. This shift not only reduces the desire for distractions but also fosters a deeper connection to our daily tasks and experiences.In this clip
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How To Stop Feeling So Burned Out - Chris Bailey | Modern Wisdom Podcast 569
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Can simple behaviors such as smartphone use put you in a big dopamine deficit over time as discussed in the episode How to Focus to Change Your Brain | Huberman Lab Podcast #6 and the clip Attention and Learning?
If you have pleasurable stimuli that you're exposed to every day for about 1 hour non-stop, which version (novelty-based or intense but predictable) would cause the ability to focus on important things like studying or reading to decline over time? How can it be that just scrolling social media hurts your ability to focus, even if you're bored with most of the content? Would it make more sense to use the high-novelty variable reward activity after studying as a reward, or just cut it out altogether? If you're doing the 'reset,' should you try and avoid pleasurable things (e.g., make things harder—cold shower, unseasoned food) or make things boring (lukewarm shower, bland food)?
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?