Dopamine Detox Lecture Notes

These flashcards encompass key concepts from the lecture on dopamine detox, covering essential terms and definitions related to focus, procrastination, and productivity.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in anticipating rewards and motivating actions.

Dopamine Detox

A process of reducing stimulation to revert to a natural state for improved focus and productivity.

Procrastination

The act of delaying or postponing tasks, often due to distractions and overstimulation.

Overstimulation

A state in which the brain is overwhelmed with external stimuli, making it hard to concentrate.

Dopamine Relapse

A return to previous behaviors that lead to overstimulation after completing a detox.

Focus

The ability to concentrate on a task without distractions.

Self-awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Long-term thinking

The ability to plan and consider potential future consequences of current actions.

Closed system

A method that limits distractions by focusing solely on a specific task.

Excitement vs. Fulfillment

Excitement is temporary pleasure, whereas fulfillment refers to lasting satisfaction from achieving meaningful goals.