Brief Summary
This video discusses the presenter's personal experience with a lack of motivation and the steps taken to overcome it. It covers the science of dopamine and how modern stimuli hijack our brains, leading to a cycle of seeking instant gratification and subsequent feelings of emptiness. The presenter shares practical strategies for reconfiguring dopamine allocation, embracing boredom, and setting achievable goals to regain motivation and a sense of purpose.
- Dopamine is a reward signal that can be hijacked by excessive stimulation from phones and social media.
- Reconfiguring dopamine allocation involves minimizing distractions in the morning and focusing on productive tasks.
- Embracing boredom allows the brain to reorganize and identify personal interests and goals.
- Setting and achieving small, fresh goals can create a positive cycle of accomplishment and motivation.
開頭
The presenter shares that she experienced a significant lack of motivation and enthusiasm in the past year, despite appearing happy and productive on social media. This feeling prompted her to research and explore the reasons behind it. She notes that many people in this era share similar struggles with motivation and direction in life.
1.動力消失的那一年
The presenter describes feeling unmotivated despite doing what she enjoys. She felt her body was active, completing tasks, but her heart lacked enthusiasm. She realized she was relying on a sense of responsibility to complete tasks, leading to an empty feeling and a lack of clarity about her goals and ideal life. She envied those with passion and direction, a contrast to the questions she often receives about her own seemingly driven nature.
2.多巴胺導航
The discussion shifts to dopamine, a substance in the brain that acts as a navigation system, driving humans toward beneficial actions and encouraging repetition of those actions. In modern times, short videos, TV series, and social media provide large amounts of stimulation that can hijack the brain's reward system. Dopamine is likened to a barrel of fuel that gets depleted quickly by excessive phone scrolling and social media use, leading to feelings of boredom and lack of motivation for work or other tasks.
3.重新配置你的多巴胺
The presenter shares her strategy for reconfiguring dopamine allocation. She avoids scrolling through social media or watching videos in the morning, instead focusing on checking her calendar and responding to work messages. She acknowledges the difficulty of quitting phone use entirely due to its necessity for her work. When she feels the urge to scroll, she takes a break to drink water or wash her face, allowing the urge to pass. This approach has led to increased productivity and a sense of accomplishment, making it easier to repeat the cycle the next day.
4.放下手機去散步，無聊超讚的
The presenter emphasizes the importance of embracing boredom, suggesting that people in our era are too afraid of it, constantly filling their time with activities. She argues that this constant stimulation prevents the brain from reflecting on personal interests and goals, leading to a lack of motivation. She recommends taking time to experience boring moments, such as walking or washing dishes, to allow the brain to reorganize and gain clarity.
5.沒目標就自製目標
The presenter shares the importance of setting self-made goals, even small ones, to combat a lack of motivation. These goals should be something you don't hate, that brings a sense of freshness, and that provides a sense of accomplishment upon completion. She recounts her experience of learning to DJ and performing, which initially seemed impossible but ultimately boosted her confidence and provided proof of her capabilities. The specific goal is less important than the act of completing it and building a sense of self-efficacy.
總結
The presenter summarizes her approach to overcoming a lack of motivation: allocating dopamine by planning the day and minimizing distractions, and setting achievable goals to create a positive cycle of accomplishment. She emphasizes that the key is to complete tasks, experience the process, and enjoy the sense of accomplishment, which can lead to increased enthusiasm and the discovery of new goals. She acknowledges that there will be failures and disappointments along the way, but emphasizes the importance of long-term progress.
