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Sam, a mindfulness and social emotional learning teacher, discusses the negative effects of the optimization vortex on relationships and happiness. They explore habits of mind that arise from self-improvement and ways to naturally increase dopamine levels.
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- The compulsion to constantly optimize can lead to a loss of perspective and feelings of inadequacy.
- Being aware of the brain's reward center and finding natural ways to boost dopamine levels can be beneficial.
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The Optimization Vortex
The speaker shares their experience of getting caught up in what they refer to as the optimization vortex. They describe a situation where they were trying to find the best deals for a trip, constantly searching for coupon codes and getting fixated on finding the highest discount. They explain how this compulsion to optimize can be both helpful and stifling, leading to a loss of perspective and causing feelings of inadequacy for themselves and others. They highlight the importance of recognizing these tendencies and finding a balance between optimizing and maintaining relational harmony.
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