Dopamine Dynamics
Engaging in activities that trigger dopamine spikes can lead to a subsequent crash, affecting long-term motivation and pleasure. By varying the conditions that enhance dopamine, such as music or pre-workout drinks, you can maintain a healthier baseline and sustain enjoyment in pursuits like exercise and relationships. Implementing randomness, like flipping a coin to decide on dopamine-enhancing elements, can paradoxically boost your progress over time.In this clip
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How can you implement intermittent dopamine release in pursuits like working out and studying?
What does Andrew Huberman mean when he says that frequent spikes in dopamine from various activities can lead to a drop in baseline levels over time, resulting in a sense of burnout or reduced pleasure from activities, even if those peaks are from enjoyable, yet moderate activities like playing single-player video games, in the episode How to Increase Motivation & Drive | Huberman Lab Podcast #12 and the clip Healthy Dopamine Schedules?