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This answer is very similar to @Matt Lee 's
You will notice that when playing a video game you don't have such issues, but you are fully immersed in the experience and have the ability to apply extreme levels of focus for hours at an end. This is happening because video games have been designed to press the right buttons to activate this system to its fullest.
The only way to become successful is to learn how to control this dopamine system yourself so it works for, not against you.
Taking control over this system usually involves less internet entertainment and more physical training. And when you do get to work, you voluntarily dive head first into it and focus exclusively on the task at hand.
Results are going to come after a few months - that's usually how long it takes to retrain your brain.
Dysregulation of the dopamine reward circuit, which is the system that enables you to focus and stay motivated to complete a task.But, Why do I have mental distractions? Why do I overthink so much? Why can't I focus?
You will notice that when playing a video game you don't have such issues, but you are fully immersed in the experience and have the ability to apply extreme levels of focus for hours at an end. This is happening because video games have been designed to press the right buttons to activate this system to its fullest.
The only way to become successful is to learn how to control this dopamine system yourself so it works for, not against you.
Taking control over this system usually involves less internet entertainment and more physical training. And when you do get to work, you voluntarily dive head first into it and focus exclusively on the task at hand.
Results are going to come after a few months - that's usually how long it takes to retrain your brain.
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