No. 47 Overstimulation, multitasking + hating silence
Why does silence feel so uncomfortable? Why can’t I just be—without scrolling, multitasking, or reaching for some distraction the moment things get quiet?
In this episode, we talk about overstimulation: how life today keeps us in a state of low-level urgency, why silence can feel unsettling, and what’s really going on in our bodies when we try to slow down.
We explore:
Why your brain craves dopamine and distraction (and how to gently interrupt the cycle)
What happens when your body doesn’t feel safe enough to relax
The quiet fear beneath the noise: avoidance, feelings phobia, and staying busy to not feel
This one’s for the listener who can’t sit still, who doesn’t know how to “do nothing,” and who wants to get better at resting and attuning to themselves.
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Your prescription for living well, dose for this week: Makes sense that we have gotten a bit addicted to the dopamine hits that come from all the ways we keep ourselves busy + plugged into external sources. The way out is learning how to tolerate the discomfort that comes with change. We don’t have to make it a big deal. Gently makes some changes that don’t scream I’M MAKING A BIG CHANGE. Your breath is your best friend when you want to alert your body that it’s ok to relax. Are there feelings that would be good to check in with at the moment you are finding new ways to keep yourself busy or distracted? Is there something deeper needing your attention? Emotional processing is the direction we’re moving in. No need for feelings phobia. Learn to become attuned to when you feel a lil sad/angry/scared or even joyful/excited. Over time you can find comfort + peace in the pauses of life. 🌿
