The Mel Robbins Podcast How To Make Your Life Exciting Again
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Jul 18, 2024 
Dr. Tali Sharot, a behavioral neuroscientist from University College London and MIT, shares her groundbreaking research on rekindling excitement in life. She discusses how habituation can dull our enthusiasm and offers practical tips to break routines. Listeners learn the importance of new experiences for personal growth and joy. Tali emphasizes that anticipation can enhance happiness, especially before exciting events like vacations. She highlights how cultivating gratitude and novelty can transform daily life and relationships, providing a pathway to renewed passion.
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Backyard Camping
- Mel Robbins and her husband rediscovered the joy of simple adventures by sleeping in a tent in their backyard.
- This reminded her of their early days of dating and sparked a reflection on how routines can lead to boredom.
Habituation
- Researchers use the term "habituation" to describe the phenomenon of becoming less excited by things we get used to.
- This affects all areas of life, from relationships to work, and can diminish enjoyment.
How Habituation Works
- Habituation is a fundamental brain process where we respond less to constant or gradually changing stimuli.
- This applies to both positive and negative experiences, leading to decreased joy or pain over time.
