A few weeks ago, I went to see Andrew Huberman speak at The Wiltern Theater, here in Los Angeles. Besides learning that he is just an absolute delight of a human being, I learned a few new practical science-y things …including a very actionable takeaway about getting more Dopamine in Daily Life.

You might already know that dopamine is a neurotransmitter we need, want, and are motivated to get. Basically, anything that makes us feel good is linked to dopamine release - and so we are focused and motivated to get MORE of it. To feel good - MORE. It's the ‘more molecule.'

So how do we get MORE of the more molecule in our daily lives?

Keep reading to find out :)

We have to make sure we’re on the same page in terms of what rest is – and what rest isn’t. Once you have an awareness of what rest isn’t, you can create space to welcome in a fresh perspective, beginning the process of shifting from burnout to balance by transforming your relationship to rest – and your relationship to yourself.

Here’s where we start - the reason you never feel relaxed or rested is because the things that your mind tells you are restful and relaxing actually aren’t.