How to Force Your Brain To Be Motivated (when you don’t feel like it)
Justin Sung・2 minutes read
The speaker outlines a four-step method called "defuse" to maintain productivity by activating "thought action defusion" and separating feelings, thoughts, and actions. Relying solely on motivation can lead to burnout, with the alternative approach of being "motivation enhanced" allowing for consistent productivity and reduced dependency on motivation.
Insights
- Motivation can be harnessed through a method called "defuse," which involves separating feelings, thoughts, and actions to maintain productivity without burnout.
- By creating a distraction-free "Zone" of focus and gradually increasing "uptime" in a defused state, individuals can enhance motivation and consistency in productivity without relying solely on external motivators.
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How can I stay motivated and productive?
By using the "defuse" method to separate feelings, thoughts, and actions, and creating a distraction-free "Zone" of focus.
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