Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal BONUS EPISODE: How To Make Work More Energising (Chapter 1 Feel-Good Productivity)
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Feb 6, 2024 Discover how integrating play into work can enhance your energy and productivity. Dive into playful behaviors, inspired by studies on rats, that show the joy of work. Listen to personal anecdotes about making mundane tasks fun, like infusing music into your routine. Learn to shift your mindset by asking, 'How can this be enjoyable?' and find out how to enjoy the journey rather than just the outcome, aligning with the concept of 'flow' for a more fulfilling work experience.
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Rats and Joy
- Jaak Panksepp showed that rats laugh when tickled, suggesting emotions stem from primitive brain areas, not just the cortex.
- This implies that joy is primal and linked to dopamine release, offering a lesson for humans seeking joy in work.
Seek Fun
- To feel joy, engage more primitive parts of your brain by seeking fun activities.
- Dopamine is activated by enjoyable activities, so incorporate fun into your work.
Making Work Fun
- Ali Abdaal found motivation by asking himself: "What would this look like if it were fun?".
- Applying this to studying and work, like playing music while working, made tasks more enjoyable.
