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Optimizing Your Day with Phased-Based Brain Chemistry
43:22 - 54:23 (11:00)
In order to optimize brain chemistry, it is important to structure your day into two phases. During phase one, leaning against limbic friction is beneficial whereas in phase two, it is recommended to engage in activities that support a serotonergic state, such as meditation, heat and sauna, and hot baths.
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To overcome resistance to certain habits, it helps to consistently perform them at the same time every day, and to focus on the neurochemicals released by your brain when completing the habit.
43:22 - 45:47 (02:24)
Summary
To overcome resistance to certain habits, it helps to consistently perform them at the same time every day, and to focus on the neurochemicals released by your brain when completing the habit. It is important to identify the habits with the most "limbic friction" - the habits that are hardest for you to adopt and maintain.
ChapterOptimizing Your Day with Phased-Based Brain Chemistry
EpisodeThe Science of Making & Breaking Habits
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast discusses the benefits of incorporating certain habits during the second half of the day, when our bodies and minds naturally shift to a state of relaxation, including viewing the sunset and experiencing sunlight in the second half of the day, which can be beneficial for various brain and psychological systems.
45:47 - 49:13 (03:25)
Summary
This podcast discusses the benefits of incorporating certain habits during the second half of the day, when our bodies and minds naturally shift to a state of relaxation, including viewing the sunset and experiencing sunlight in the second half of the day, which can be beneficial for various brain and psychological systems.
ChapterOptimizing Your Day with Phased-Based Brain Chemistry
EpisodeThe Science of Making & Breaking Habits
PodcastHuberman Lab
Learn about the importance of relaxation in the second half of the day, including non-sleep deep rest, meditation, yoga nidra, and self-hypnosis, in order to prepare for a better night's sleep.
49:13 - 51:20 (02:07)
Summary
Learn about the importance of relaxation in the second half of the day, including non-sleep deep rest, meditation, yoga nidra, and self-hypnosis, in order to prepare for a better night's sleep.
ChapterOptimizing Your Day with Phased-Based Brain Chemistry
EpisodeThe Science of Making & Breaking Habits
PodcastHuberman Lab
In this episode, Huberman discusses the concept of "phases" in our day that affect our nervous systems and explains how the second phase is a great time to take on habits that require less override of limbic friction.
51:20 - 54:23 (03:03)
Summary
In this episode, Huberman discusses the concept of "phases" in our day that affect our nervous systems and explains how the second phase is a great time to take on habits that require less override of limbic friction.