Speaker 1: Yo, what's up, brains Zayden Cruz, here your friendly neighborhood
Speaker 1: dopamine disruptor. Let's be real. Scrolling through tiktoks feels like
Speaker 1: a temporary high, right, like that quick hit of validation
Speaker 1: when you get a new follower or a hilarious comment.
Speaker 1: It's addictive, af but let me tell you it ain't sustainable.
Speaker 1: This week, we're diving deep into the science of flow state,
Speaker 1: that magical zone where you're so absorbed in something time
Speaker 1: melts away and all your worries disappear. We're talking about
Speaker 1: ditching the dopamine hits for a brain upgrade that'll actually
Speaker 1: make you feel alive, focused, and like a freaking superhero.
Speaker 1: Ever felt like you're constantly chasing that next buzz, like
Speaker 1: you're addicted to notifications and the validation game. Yeah me too.
Speaker 1: But here's the thing. True satisfaction comes from being in
Speaker 1: flow state. It's not about mindless scrolling or instant gratification.
Speaker 1: It's about getting lost in something meaningful, challenging, and rewarding.
Speaker 1: Think of it like this. Dopamine hits are like those
Speaker 1: cheap energy drinks, giving you a temporary jolt, but leaving
Speaker 1: you crashing. Harder later. Flow state is like a natural high,
Speaker 1: sustained and fulfilling. It's the feeling when you're painting a masterpiece,
Speaker 1: slaying a coding project, or just having a deep conversation
Speaker 1: with your bestie. Okay, so here are five major takeaways
Speaker 1: that will blow your mind. Number one, Dopamine isn't the
Speaker 1: only neurochemical that matters. Serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin. They all
Speaker 1: play different roles in our brains. Dopamine is linked to
Speaker 1: pleasure and reward, but serotonin helps with mood regulation, focus,
Speaker 1: and even sleep. So yeah, chasing those notifications might give
Speaker 1: you a quick dopamine hit, but it's not doing much
Speaker 1: for your overall well being. Number two, flow state isn't
Speaker 1: just some mystical unicorn experience. It's achievable. In the best part,
Speaker 1: the more you practice it, the easier it gets. Think
Speaker 1: of it like leveling up your brain. With each flow
Speaker 1: state moment, you're becoming a master of focus and creativity.
Speaker 1: Number Three. Challenge yourself. That's how you get into flow state.
Speaker 1: Find activities that push your boundaries, spark your curiosity, and
Speaker 1: make you forget about everything else. Want to level up
Speaker 1: your life, step outside your comfort zone. Number four, embrace boredom,
Speaker 1: my friends. I know, I know it sounds weird, right,
Speaker 1: but sometimes the best ideas come when our minds aren't
Speaker 1: constantly bombarded with distractions. Give yourself permission to just be,
Speaker 1: to daydream, to let your thoughts wander. You never know
Speaker 1: what magic might happen. Number five. Turn off the notifications.
Speaker 1: Seriously do it. Those constant pings and alerts are like
Speaker 1: little vampires sucking away your energy and focus. Spend less
Speaker 1: time scrolling in more time engaging with the real world.
Speaker 1: Trust me, your brain will thank you. All right, let's
Speaker 1: talk about someone who knows a thing or two about
Speaker 1: flow State. I'm talking about the one and only Billie Eilish,
Speaker 1: global superstar, music icon and queen of authenticity. Remember when
Speaker 1: she first blew up, she was just this girl from
Speaker 1: Los Angeles making music in her bedroom, sharing it online
Speaker 1: with raw honesty and vulnerability. People connected with her instantly
Speaker 1: because she wasn't trying to be anyone else. She was
Speaker 1: just being herself, a talented artist, pouring her heart and
Speaker 1: soul into her work. That's flow State, people. She was
Speaker 1: so consumed by her craft that the rest of the
Speaker 1: world faded away. Now She's got multiple Grammy Awards, sold
Speaker 1: out tours, and a legion of devoted fans. But through
Speaker 1: it all, she's stayed true to herself and her music.
Speaker 1: She's proof that when you're in flow state, magic happens.
Speaker 1: So here's the bottom line. Ditch the dopamine hits, chase
Speaker 1: flow state, and watch your life transform. Remember you're capable
Speaker 1: of amazing things when your mind is focused and your
Speaker 1: heart is engaged. Now go out there and make it happen.
Speaker 1: And don't forget to tag me in your flow state
Speaker 1: moments on TikTok. Let's see what you got. Don't forget
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