Essentials: How to Increase Motivation & Drive

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biological
mechanism behind motivation and drive, as well as discuss practical
tools for overcoming procrastination.  I discuss the key role
dopamine plays in driving cravings and motivating action. I explain
how dopamine regulates the balance between pleasure and pain, and
what happens when this system becomes dysregulated, leading to
addiction. I discuss the role of molecules like serotonin, which
help enhance the enjoyment of the present, and explain how to
balance the drive for more while staying focused in the present. I
also discuss the causes of procrastination and describe strategies
to boost dopamine levels through behavioral approaches or
supplements.  Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes
(approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and
protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes. Essentials will
be released every Thursday, and our full-length episodes will still
be released every Monday. Read the full episode show notes at
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https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Huberman Lab
Essentials; Motivation 00:01:57 Dopamine & Brain  00:04:08
Anticipation, Craving & Dopamine 00:05:37 Sponsor: AG1 00:06:46
Food, Drugs & Dopamine Release 00:10:18 Addiction, Pleasure
& Pain Balance 00:14:12 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Mateina
00:17:14 Dopamine, Pain, Yearning 00:19:08 “Here and Now”
Molecules, Serotonin, Endocannabinoids, Tool: Mindfulness 00:22:42
Procrastination; Tool: Extend Dopamine, Offset Pain 00:26:15
Sponsor: LMNT 00:27:31 Dopamine & Motivation; Increasing
Dopamine, Phenethylamine (PEA) 00:30:58 Dopamine Schedule,
Subjectivity 00:33:59 Gambling, Intermittent Reinforcement, Tool:
Blunting Rewards 00:38:51 Recap & Key Takeaway Disclaimer &
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