Reply To: How do you solve the problem of addiction please? (It is hard for me to concentrate on my 3D workflow)

a pretty good understanding of the dopamine response seeing it discussed like this 

@coyohti

Thank you for your link to the educational video! 

Coincidentally, I also happened across that video on YT awhile ago (due to YT algorithm recommendation),  and yes, it also improved my understanding about the dopamine. Moreover, it did have me rethink my daily schedule. For example, the video suggests that the low dopamine activities should be done before engaging in any high dopamine activities. I think that this is the most helpful and practical tip from that video. 

However, in practice, I have to be a little careful, because if the high dopamine activities are postponed in the later of the day, then it is also entirely possible that I decide to postpone my sleep due to my indulgence in the high dopamine activities in the later of the day. Sleep loss could make my second day in a worse position to fight against distraction, because sleep is one of the best weapons against distraction or addiction. 

I believe that you are also very interested in the scientific research of addiction in general as I do, then the following video you must watch if you haven’t: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY9DcIMGxMs 

This video has revolutionized my understanding about the nature of addiction. It has actually shown to me the best way to fight against addiction is to change my surroundings or build my connections.  Yes, people usually believe that you need to change yourself (such as changing your bad habit) to overcome addiction, but his speech shows that changing your surroundings is much more effective – for example, improving your social circle by making more flesh and blood friends with face-to-face interaction (instead of making “friends” on social media).  

Nonetheless, modern people (including myself) are willing to spend much more time online than offline. I find that it is almost impossible to make any flesh and blood friend to me. 

But, except making real friends, I am able to change my other surroundings. For example, deleting all my social media is one significant and effective step to change my other surroundings.  

Today, I also received a Christmas message from Poliigon’s CEO Andrew Price, who wrote:

With so much going on I actually think one of the most valuable skills for artists today is being able to focus. Honing your skills takes time and patience, which is difficult against the instant gratification of social media.