Chasing Life How to Hack Your Brain’s Reward System
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Feb 7, 2025 Eric Tivers, an ADHD coach and host of ADHD Rewired, shares insights on motivation strategies that go beyond sheer willpower. He introduces the DopaMenu, a personalized toolkit of small, enjoyable activities designed to boost focus and well-being. Tivers discusses how different brains, particularly those with ADHD, engage with motivation and the crucial balance between short-term joys and long-term satisfaction. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection in crafting effective, personalized strategies for mental health.
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Burnout and Increased Competition
- Eric Tivers discusses his struggles with burnout during COVID.
- The increased competition in the ADHD coaching and podcasting space led to unsustainable work habits.
Dopamine Menu combats boredom
- The Dopamine Menu helps combat boredom by providing pre-planned activities.
- This proactive approach prevents impulsive phone scrolling and promotes engagement.
Creating Your Dopamine Menu
- Create a Dopamine Menu with categories like appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
- Include low-effort activities (appetizers), engaging tasks (entrees), and less healthy options (desserts).