7. Homeostatis
Anna Lembke: “The brain wants to keep us at a perfect balance between pain and pleasure.”
Every time we feel pleasure, our brain will counter that with pain.
The mistake that many of us make is adding more pleasure, which creates another “wave” of pain.
https://x.com/i/status/1848351853412536460
6. Abstinence
Abstinence and reflection on what we’re using is necessary.
Behind our vices there is a need that’s not being fulfilled in healthier ways.
The “it’s ok” in moderation is just a fallacy to keep people inside the loop.
https://x.com/i/status/1848351856826679419
5. Pain is Necessary
Pain and Pleasure activate similar parts of the brain.
To get pleasure, you need pain.
To get pain, you need pleasure.
https://x.com/i/status/1848351860396048798
4. Cutting Back is Harder than Quitting
If you cut back and never quit, you will never fully restore and heal your reward pathways.
This puts you in a state of constant cravings.
https://x.com/i/status/1848351863529144434
3. Stress
Dopamine is a currency
When it’s high, we feel motivated and happy.
When it’s low, we feel demotivated, sad and stressed out.
Dopamine regulation is key.
https://x.com/i/status/1848351866821738503
2. The Plenty Paradox
Overabundance can turn into a stressor.
This has been what me and my clients have experienced.
Information overload, ups and downs of business, having the money to spend but not enough time.
The best way to fry your Dopamine Receptors.
https://x.com/i/status/1848351870059721200
1. Are Screens Addictive?
I’ve worked with ambitious, driven, gritty high performers who would overwork themselves and then spend the rest of their evening browsing and scrolling news/socials.
A missed opportunity to spend time with family or beat their competitors.
https://x.com/i/status/1848351873297731884
I’ve helped ambitious/driven entrepreneurs and founders regulate their dopamine levels to unlock increased productivity and motivation.
Regulating dopamine will help you reduce stress, being more present with your loved ones, and beating your competition.
