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At one point or another, we’ve all felt stuck in a rut with feelings of laziness and fear. During these times it can be really hard to take a step back and wonder what’s happening in the body, as opposed to just the mind, but it’s the link between the two that can push us through it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Neurotransmitters have some incredible power over how we function. Dopamine is responsible for craving, motivation, and pursuit. Adrenaline relates to agitation and endurance. Serotonin helps us be grateful and feel good about what we have. And acetylcholine can help us focus. This is just a snapshot of the chemical symphony happening in our bodies all the time, and we can actually leverage these inner reactions to better understand the way we react to the world around us and make positive changes.&nbsp;

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru talks to Dr. Andrew Huberman about opening the window into our neurochemistry, training the nervous system, and confronting our inner real estate.&nbsp;

Dr. Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and tenured Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has made numerous important contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning.&nbsp;
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Dr. Huberman is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award in 2017, which is given to the scientist making the largest discoveries in the study of vision. His lab’s most recent work focuses on the influence of vision and respiration on human performance and brain states such as fear and courage. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine has been published in top journals including Nature, Science, and Cell and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.

In this episode, we dive into:&nbsp;
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-The connection between fear, laziness, and motivation (4:56)&nbsp;
-The difference between dopamine, adrenaline, and serotonin (17:50)&nbsp;
-How to increase dopamine (19:12)&nbsp;
-How to get your mind to stop racing (31:14)&nbsp;
-An exercise to try if you are having a hard time falling asleep (35:47)&nbsp;
-The benefits of hypnosis (38:57)&nbsp;
-What to do if you are having trouble focusing (52:47)&nbsp;
-Why structure is one of the best ways to create freedom (1:01:32)&nbsp;
-How our phones are eroding our creativity, relationships, and more (1:05:52)&nbsp;
-The importance of having times of no focus each day (1:16:39)&nbsp;

For more on Dr. Andrew Huberman, you can follow him on Instagram @hubermanlab, and through his website http://www.hubermanlab.com/. Check out his podcast Huberman Lab at https://hubermanlab.com/category/podcast-episodes/.

Also mentioned in this episode:

-Episode #134: The Latest Science on Enhancing Focus and Developing a Growth Mindset with Dr. Andrew Huberman - https://drhyman.com/blog/2020/07/09/bb-ep13

-Dr. David Spiegel and Hypnosis&nbsp; - https://stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/s/david-spiegel.html

-Reveri Hypnosis Ap - https://www.reveri.com/

-Cal Newport - https://www.calnewport.com/

-A World Without Email by Cal Newport - https://www.calnewport.com/books/a-world-without-email/

-Oliver Sacks Documentary - https://www.oliversacksdoc.com/watch-now

-Ido Portal - Movement Culture - https://www.instagram.com/portal.ido/

-The Ready State - https://thereadystate.com/

-Madefor Program - https://getmadefor.com

-Guardians of Being by Ekhart Tolle and Patrick McDonnell - https://amzn.to/3vQTY7E

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#224: Reprogram Your Brain to Destroy Laziness and Improve Focus with Dr. Andrew Huberman

In the journey of self-discovery, we often find ourselves grappling with the nagging question: "Am I enough?" 

Life's struggles can weigh heavily on our hearts, especially when we feel inadequate.

But fear not, today we will look deep into building self-esteem and self-confidence.

In the face of doubt and self-limiting beliefs, we shall uncover four distinct types of self-worth that shape our perception of ourselves. Everything we have achieved may seem meaningless at times, however, through this pivotal moment of awakening, we shall uncover the true essence of our purpose and redefine our paths with newfound meaning.

As we navigate life, we will encounter moments of hesitation and indecision, fearing the uncertainty of future steps. Together, we shall cultivate the courage to take that vital first step towards growth and fulfillment.

In this episode, you'll learn:
The type of mindset we should avoid
The reason why our confidence is low
How to improve your self-worth and self-esteem
How to get out of the the struggles that limit you

Let's join hands as we take steps towards stepping forth into the world with renewed purpose and self-assurance. 

With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:02 When you’re stuck with feeling like you aren’t enough, how do you deal with it?
05:38 Life is a struggle especially when you think you aren’t enough
10:01 What happens when you realize everything you’ve done in life is useless?
14:25 Type #1: The sense of security and safety is such an important part of our self-worth
15:53 Type #2: When you know your values, it's easier for you to make decisions.
17:06 Type #3: The self-confidence we experience through competence, a skill, an ability that we have
18:54 Type #4: Do you have a place or space that you feel comfortable and you belong to?
22:48 This is one of the reasons why so many struggle so much
24:29 We keep thinking about taking future steps but we never take the first step
26:20 Here’s how you can do to help boost your self confidence

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OUR THOUGHTS ARE DREAM KILLERS. The bigger the dream, the more fear you’re going to have. But to grow, you have to take on new challenges. It’s a real catch-22. I’m very curious about fear and self-doubt. In fact, I’m writing a book about it. In this new year, I want to challenge you to change the way you think about the things that scare you. I want you to start embracing difficult situations and stop letting yourself get in your way. Once you do, nothing will stop you. So how can we harness our thoughts so they start to work for us and not against us? On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I’m re-sharing a previous episode about facing fears with the creator of the “Five Second Rule:” Mel Robbins. Mel Robbins is the most booked female speaker on the planet with a 7 figure speaking business. Oh yeah, she’s also a bestselling author, a former criminal defense attorney, a CNN commentator, happily married for 20 years, and a mom of 3 kids. But what I really fell in love with about Mel was her passion, energy, straight-talking truth, and beautiful vulnerability. I’m pumped to re-share Mel’s incredible wisdom about how she overcame procrastination, fear, and low self-confidence after a devastating career blow and financial hardship. Get ready to laugh, cry, and learn how to master your thoughts to create extraordinary results on Episode 887.

Some Questions I Ask:
Once you mastered your thoughts, did you have no more fear? (13:30)
When did you discover the 5 Second Rule? (16:34)
What area of your life has the 5 Second Rule had the biggest impact? (38:22)
 Is there any area of your life that you still lack confidence in? (41:54)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
The definition of habits (the good and bad side of them) (7:19)
Why it’s so important to control your thoughts versus your feelings (11:56)
What anxiety really is (15:45)
How we make decisions (26:05)
The neuroscience behind why the 5 Second Rule works (30:39)
How to use the 5 Second Rule in business negotiations (37:45)
What successful people do in their minds to keep moving ahead no matter how they feel (40:07)
Plus much more…

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