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Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses how leveraging findings from addiction research can help combat procrastination and increase motivation.

  • The depth of the trough after a dopamine peak is proportional to how high and steep the peak was.
  • To overcome procrastination, do something harder or more effortful than being in an unmotivated state.
  • "More painful" does not mean engaging in harmful behaviors, but rather pushing oneself to do something more challenging.
  • The dopamine system in our brain works based on what feels hard or easy in the moment.
  • Engage in tangential activities or experience discomfort to create limbic friction and overcome procrastination.
  • Start with a small amount of exercise and use the successful completion as a milestone to move forward.
  • For some people, engaging in an activity worse than the current state of lack of motivation can be helpful.
  • Deliberate cold exposure can increase dopamine levels and help overcome procrastination.
  • Actively work to get out of the state of procrastination quickly, rather than waiting for it to naturally disappear.
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