In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biological mechanism behind motivation and drive, as well as discuss practical tools for overcoming procrastination.
I discuss the key role dopamine plays in driving cravings and motivating action. I explain how dopamine regulates the balance between pleasure and pain, and what happens when this system becomes dysregulated, leading to addiction. I discuss the role of molecules like serotonin, which help enhance the enjoyment of the present, and explain how to balance the drive for more while staying focused in the present. I also discuss the causes of procrastination and describe strategies to boost dopamine levels through behavioral approaches or supplements.
Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes (approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. Essentials will be released every Thursday, and our full-length episodes will still be released every Monday.
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*Timestamps*
00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Motivation
00:01:57 Dopamine & Brain
00:04:08 Anticipation, Craving & Dopamine
00:05:37 Food, Drugs & Dopamine Release
00:09:08 Addiction, Pleasure & Pain Balance
00:13:03 Dopamine, Pain, Yearning
00:14:56 “Here and Now” Molecules, Serotonin, Endocannabinoids, Tool: Mindfulness
00:18:30 Procrastination; Tool: Extend Dopamine, Offset Pain
00:22:03 Dopamine & Motivation; Increasing Dopamine, Phenethylamine (PEA)
00:25:30 Dopamine Schedule, Subjectivity
00:28:31 Gambling, Intermittent Reinforcement, Tool: Blunting Rewards
00:33:23 Recap & Key Takeaway
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