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How to Maintain Motivation and Replenish Dopamine Levels
TLDR Maintaining motivation requires replenishing dopamine levels through practices like non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and yoga nidra, as dopamine levels should be in a range that allows for effort without depletion. Prioritizing sleep, incorporating research-supported practices, and being aware of dopamine peaks and postpartum lows are key to maintaining consistent motivation and avoiding burnout.
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The host discusses the question of how to maintain motivation over long periods of time and acknowledges that motivation is subjective and varies from person to person.
03:01
Maintaining motivation is related to dopamine levels, which should be in a range that allows us to lean into effort without depleting our ability to stay motivated.
06:14
Maintaining motivation requires replenishing dopamine levels through quality sleep and practices like non-sleep deep breaths or yoga nidra.
09:05
Replenishing dopamine levels through practices like yoga nidra or NSDR is essential for maintaining motivation and should be done daily to prevent complete depletion of the dopamine reservoir.
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Doing NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) daily can restore confidence, cognitive ability, and motivation by replenishing dopamine levels, and it's important to pay attention to peaks in dopamine and avoid overstimulating the dopamine system with things like caffeine and music.
15:14
To maintain motivation and replenish dopamine levels, it is important to prioritize sleep, incorporate research-supported practices like NSDR, and be aware of the postpartum low that follows dopamine peaks caused by stimulating activities.
18:02
To maintain consistent motivation and avoid burnout in a demanding career, it is important to determine the number of hours per day that you can do focused work consistently, update that number every few years by reducing the total amount of time, and prioritize mental and physical health.
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