S10 EP26: Free Yourself From the Overstimulation Productivity Trap

Do you feel overstimulated and underwhelmed at the same time?
Like there’s so much coming at you, but you still feel empty
somehow? Overstimulation can be like trying to nap on a
trampoline in the middle of a birthday party. There are SO many
ways in our somewhat comfy, modern world to become
overstimulated. In today’s episode we take a look at why and how
we experience overstimulation, the neuroscience, and our
behaviors that feed into it. What does overstimulation have to do
with a lack of motivation or creativity, feeling distracted,
lonely or bored?


Let’s redefine downtime. Listen and learn to recognize when we
are looking for empty calorie dopamine hits and how to
self-regulate. Leave with tips on how to find real connections
that align with your core values and feel more balanced in this
modern world. 


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(00:00:00) Introduction: feeling overstimulated at the end of
summer. 


(00:03:22) What using a device on a “break” or downtown does to
your brain.


(00:06:19) Multitasking is an overstimulation trap. 


(00:10:53) What to do when you are feeling lonely instead of
looking to the internet.


(00:18:43) How to recognize behaviors in yourself that are
looking for dopamine hits.


(00:22:46) Anxiety, depression, ADHD and environmental ADHD.


(00:29:00) What dopamine is, and why getting it from clicking
doesn’t really fuel your confidence or enable you to do hard
things. 


(00:37:00) How self-regulation now can affect your future,
addiction, the need for balance, and the continuous cycle of
stress.  


(00:45:10) Get yourself in check. Set an example. Your kids are
watching. 


(00:48:25) 10K context switches while scrolling IG or TikTok and
what that does to your brain and behavior. 


(00:53:10) A look at online relationships, validation, being
self-absorbed and how to find real connection. 


(00:57:53) Suggestions and habits that are good for your brain
and balance in an overstimulated modern world.


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