Chapter
The Importance of Serotonin and Dopamine in Pursuing Goals
17:20 - 23:01 (05:40)
Understanding the roles of serotonin and dopamine in our brain can help us pursue our goals effectively by regulating our moods and providing motivation. Taking time for activities like meditation, prayer, and reflection can help restore these systems and increase our chances of success.
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Gratitude and appreciation activate the serotonin system, making us feel good about what we already have and invest in those resources.
17:20 - 18:02 (00:41)
Summary
Gratitude and appreciation activate the serotonin system, making us feel good about what we already have and invest in those resources. It's an important reward mechanism that balances the dopamine system, making us more relaxed.
ChapterThe Importance of Serotonin and Dopamine in Pursuing Goals
Episode1073 The Science of Positive Thinking & How to Control Your Mind w/Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This episode delves into the neuroscience and evolutionary biology behind basic mechanisms of reward for moving towards something and helping us build social bonds.
18:02 - 19:29 (01:27)
Summary
This episode delves into the neuroscience and evolutionary biology behind basic mechanisms of reward for moving towards something and helping us build social bonds. The episode also examines why attaching the dopamine reward system to effort ensures that we can perform well over time.
ChapterThe Importance of Serotonin and Dopamine in Pursuing Goals
Episode1073 The Science of Positive Thinking & How to Control Your Mind w/Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
By learning how to tap into the serotonin system through meditation, prayer, journaling or reflection, one can restore the system and allow it to renew for improved pursuit of goals.
19:29 - 21:30 (02:00)
Summary
By learning how to tap into the serotonin system through meditation, prayer, journaling or reflection, one can restore the system and allow it to renew for improved pursuit of goals. It's important to control dopamine release for a dopamine system that can be accessed, along with a serotonin system to access for improved effectiveness.
ChapterThe Importance of Serotonin and Dopamine in Pursuing Goals
Episode1073 The Science of Positive Thinking & How to Control Your Mind w/Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Jim Carrey's famous story tells of how he visualized himself acting and receiving payment for it, something that people can do to feel good and achieve success.
21:30 - 23:01 (01:31)
Summary
Jim Carrey's famous story tells of how he visualized himself acting and receiving payment for it, something that people can do to feel good and achieve success. While many people feel they're unable to do this process, it's a skill that can be built up over time.