The Neuroscience of Exhaustion: How to Stay Motivated

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We've all experienced the exhaustion of mental fatigue. If you work long enough and hard enough on a cognitively demanding task, you'll eventually lose motivation and focus. Worse yet, burnout is right around the corner. This video is a deep dive into the neuroscience of mental fatigue and how to stay motivated.
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Sources:
- Kok, A. (2022). Cognitive control, motivation and fatigue: A cognitive neuroscience perspective. Brain and Cognition, 160, 105880.
- Qi, P., Ru, H., Gao, L., Zhang, X., Zhou, T., Tian, Y., ... & Sun, Y. (2019). Neural mechanisms of mental fatigue revisited: New insights from the brain connectome. Engineering, 5(2), 276-286.
- Monosov, I. E., Haber, S. N., Leuthardt, E. C., & Jezzini, A. (2020). Anterior cingulate cortex and the control of dynamic behavior in primates. Current Biology, 30(23), R1442-R1454.
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- Boksem, M. A., & Tops, M. (2008). Mental fatigue: costs and benefits. Brain research reviews, 59(1), 125-139.
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Timestamps:
00:00 What is mental fatigue?
00:50 How mental fatigue affects brain networks
04:05 What causes mental fatigue?
05:20 The role of dopamine in mental fatigue
07:12 The potential role of serotonin
08:23 Hunger and mental fatigue
10:30 Neuroeconomics, decision making, & mental fatigue
10:48 The vmPFC and ventral striatum in valuation, pleasure, and learning
12:01 The role of the anterior insula, amygdala, and periaqueductal grey
13:50 The ACC integrates potential costs and benefits
16:45 How does the brain's cost/benefit analysis feed into behavior?
18:52 Step 1: Good Nutrition and Sleep
20:52 Step 2: Take Breaks
21:15 Step 3: Consider Costs and Benefits
22:38 Step 4: Stress Management Techniques
24:16 Mental fatigue is unavoidable but...
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@DrApocalyptus Ай бұрын

I feel largely exhausted due to depression but somehow I feel like that isn't real exhaustion. I hope this helps me understand what my brain is doing somehow.

@senseofmindshow Ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I’m not a clinician, but what you’re describing is a very common symptom of depression. I’m really sorry to hear you’re experiencing that. Some of the strategies I mention here may help, but I urge you to talk to a mental health professional who can help you develop a more individually tailored plan for your specific circumstances. Stay strong and don’t stop yourself from reaching out for help.

@leosousa7404 Ай бұрын

It is real exhaustion, you are chronically tired and therefore you should rest in order to Physically recover.

@yellowgrumpydog5528 Ай бұрын

Your channel deserves sooooooo much. I come from a niche that follows Huberman and Diary of a CEO... Perhaps your KZfaq algorithm is steaming up eheh. (and of course subscribed after watching 3 videos in a set)

@L37777 Ай бұрын

SSRI left me Chronic fatigue syndrome after a 4 week exposure in 2016 and also PSSD It looks like SSRI by increasing serotonin it deplete indirectly dopamine...

@RC-md2yx 9 күн бұрын

Underrated channel

@papagolik 27 күн бұрын

This is so great info! Thank you so much!!! 🎉❤

@senseofmindshow 25 күн бұрын

Thank you, Anatolii!

@yashipink Ай бұрын

best neuroscience channel🌼

@acupunctureclinic Ай бұрын

Well presented, thank you for putting the time into this

@senseofmindshow Ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@jiggita1 Ай бұрын

I have noticed that individuals who take anti-depressants (SSRI's in particular) experience a lot of fatigue. Many of these individuals share that it's their depression that causes the fatigue. However, after what you have shared, perhaps the increased availability of serotonin is contributing to a form of fatigue induced by the SSRI's. Thoughts?

@senseofmindshow Ай бұрын

That’s a really interesting idea. It aligns with some research that seems to show an effect of “emotional blunting” that may come with SSRIs for some individuals. I wouldn’t doubt it, but I don’t have any evidence to say for sure one way or the other.

@jiggita1 Ай бұрын

@@senseofmindshow Thanks for taking the time to respond. Love this channel. I'm glad I found it this week!

@igor-yp1xv Ай бұрын

This is great content. I'm saving it to rewatch later to be sure I got it. Subscribed!

@ryandeffley7652 Ай бұрын

It all goes back to lack of sleep. I won't say that I have full-blown insomnia. Falling asleep initially isn't an issue, and I dream nightly, so I'm getting deep REM sleep. The problem is that I always sleep in shifts due to waking up to use the bathroom. Like clockwork, I'll sleep 3-4hrs, wake up to pee, spend an hour falling back asleep, and then eventually 2-3 more hrs. I'm technically getting 6-7hrs a night, but it feels like two naps as opposed to an actual night's sleep. I've tried multiple solutions of no food 3hrs before bed, no liquid 2-3hrs before bed, etc... But nothing helps.

@danityvanityinsanity Ай бұрын

Maybe you have sleep apnea.

@GalacticTr4veller Ай бұрын

Why would anyone sit for 3 hours without breaks, good and water?

@RC-md2yx 9 күн бұрын

If i do exercise and don't get enough calories does that will increase my mental fatigue ?

@Luke.y.Braswell Ай бұрын

My problem is low calorie thanks

@OpiatedBliss Ай бұрын

all these unnecessary sound effects are exhausting

@anilsachdeva-vu3vp Ай бұрын

Meri radar mein aaya to uthaya jaega yah yad rakhiyo

@user-fn8vo8ws4l Ай бұрын

Dude, what? Plain English is usually best. And I am college educated with a legalese background.

@wendys9500 Ай бұрын

I don’t see which part of the video was difficult to understand. The most niche words were the ones describing brain anatomy and neurotransmitters, but that should be expected in a neuroscience video…

@juliahello6673 Ай бұрын

Really? I think he’s extremely clear.

@saintofspades567 Ай бұрын

Depends… who do you wanna reach? Collegue graduates or everyone? If someone claims to not understand there might be a simpler way do explain. I for one struggeled, mostly with the speed of facts. Perhaps i just need to give my brain a break tho… eat some food… 😅😂 Althogh i truly enjoyed the video. Insightful!