Another fascinating insight. Shiny object syndrome, the faded excitement from my latest post, this touches upon many things that I have realised about myself recently. It's like drug resistance or is it tolerance? When you need more to feel the same effect, but with everything the bigger more colourful eggs, the more pixels on a screen. The "This goes to 11" mindset.
Just this weekend, I thought it would be a good idea to order pizza, then after 3 slices wondered, "Who's idea was this?" the thought of it was better than the actual pizza. I didn't have to cook though so 🤷
I’d say tolerance fits better here, Mark. Over time, we get used to the intensity of things, and they stop hitting the way they used to. So we reach for more, or louder, or shinier. But as you said, the excitement fades faster too. It’s a strange loop and one we often fall prey to. Then we start to think a relationship has lost its spark, or that life feels dull, or that we’re simply unhappy, letting low mood settle in. All because of expectation and interpretation!
You hit the nail straight. I have been struggling with exact situation as you described. I have been chasing one stimuli after another, always with a Hope that it will give me satisfaction for sure. But I always end up finding myself fully present in the moment during the consumption, but empty once it's over, chasing after another stimuli, or finding myself disappointed and again chasing after another stimuli with a new hope.
Sometimes the thing is a video, movie, series, anime, manga, food...
I know it's not good for me but I still end up doing it.
Not being able to commit myself to something, not being able to stay patient to pay attention to something that is not too intense, not being able to focus...
As, I write I can't ever muster up the patience to review my comment, and correct the grammatical mistakes, and inconsistencies.
I don't know when i'll able to stay focuses, and stay calm without any intense stimuli like I Used to be
Thank you for writing this.
I came across you through the note you shared. It turns out you write genuine, and helpful content.
I am subscribing you.
I'll follow your advice of satisfaction even in mundane.
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. Your words mean a lot to me, and I really appreciate the subscription :)
Your honesty is refreshing. What you described is something many of us experience, especially nowadays. It can take real effort to stay grounded, to slow down, to resist the pull toward one more thing.
But it is possible with practice, even if it takes time.
Super interesting with the bird choosing the bigger eggs! 😂 Your post remind us how much humans are like the rest of the animals. Chris van Tulleken writes about similar research in his book about ultra processed foods. How they manipulate our senses and we can’t stop eating them.
Another fascinating insight. Shiny object syndrome, the faded excitement from my latest post, this touches upon many things that I have realised about myself recently. It's like drug resistance or is it tolerance? When you need more to feel the same effect, but with everything the bigger more colourful eggs, the more pixels on a screen. The "This goes to 11" mindset.
Just this weekend, I thought it would be a good idea to order pizza, then after 3 slices wondered, "Who's idea was this?" the thought of it was better than the actual pizza. I didn't have to cook though so 🤷
I’d say tolerance fits better here, Mark. Over time, we get used to the intensity of things, and they stop hitting the way they used to. So we reach for more, or louder, or shinier. But as you said, the excitement fades faster too. It’s a strange loop and one we often fall prey to. Then we start to think a relationship has lost its spark, or that life feels dull, or that we’re simply unhappy, letting low mood settle in. All because of expectation and interpretation!
And so where we might think we need more, it may be just difference that we crave.
Yep! :)
You hit the nail straight. I have been struggling with exact situation as you described. I have been chasing one stimuli after another, always with a Hope that it will give me satisfaction for sure. But I always end up finding myself fully present in the moment during the consumption, but empty once it's over, chasing after another stimuli, or finding myself disappointed and again chasing after another stimuli with a new hope.
Sometimes the thing is a video, movie, series, anime, manga, food...
I know it's not good for me but I still end up doing it.
Not being able to commit myself to something, not being able to stay patient to pay attention to something that is not too intense, not being able to focus...
As, I write I can't ever muster up the patience to review my comment, and correct the grammatical mistakes, and inconsistencies.
I don't know when i'll able to stay focuses, and stay calm without any intense stimuli like I Used to be
Thank you for writing this.
I came across you through the note you shared. It turns out you write genuine, and helpful content.
I am subscribing you.
I'll follow your advice of satisfaction even in mundane.
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. Your words mean a lot to me, and I really appreciate the subscription :)
Your honesty is refreshing. What you described is something many of us experience, especially nowadays. It can take real effort to stay grounded, to slow down, to resist the pull toward one more thing.
But it is possible with practice, even if it takes time.
Take care !
Super interesting with the bird choosing the bigger eggs! 😂 Your post remind us how much humans are like the rest of the animals. Chris van Tulleken writes about similar research in his book about ultra processed foods. How they manipulate our senses and we can’t stop eating them.
Poor little chicks Ann, left behind for an upgrade! Dr. Tullenken's book is so good, right? I had it in mind when writing the line about the crisps.
His book is an eye opener! It was like the movie Supersize Me. I don’t eat fast food anymore. I didn’t know our grocery store food was so bad for us.
I've never seen Supersize Me, Ann. Noted & added to my list of movies to watch.
😂😂😂 I forgot it came out in 2004! I’m old.