The Mindset Mentor How Overstimulation Is Ruining Your Life
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Apr 2, 2025 Feeling burnt out? You're not alone! Modern life bombards us with constant noise and distractions, draining our energy and numbing our emotions. Discover how this overstimulation harms mental health, leading to anxiety and disconnection. Learn practical strategies to reduce cognitive overload and prioritize genuine experiences. Explore the hidden costs of chronic stressors on your health and find ways to navigate through the chaos by embracing low-stimulation rituals and reconnecting with nature.
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Overstimulation, Not Brokenness
- You might not be broken, lazy, or unmotivated; you could be overstimulated.
- This overstimulation can affect focus, connection with others, and even feelings of joy.
Defining Overstimulation
- Overstimulation occurs when your brain receives more input than it can process and regulate.
- This leads to scatteredness, exhaustion, emotional numbness, and irritability.
Ancestral Simplicity
- Rob Dial contrasts modern life with the simpler lives of our ancestors who lacked technology.
- Our brains haven't adapted to the constant stimulation of the modern world.