1 - Get the Ball Rolling! Lower the Activation Energy Flashcards
What is the first step to engage with LIT tools?
Lower the activation energy
Activation energy is the minimum energy necessary to trigger a reaction that initiates action.
What is activation energy in the context of personal goals?
The amount of purposeful energy it takes to get something started and to continue with it.
How does changing the story we tell ourselves affect our brain?
It can trigger brain-based changes that launch further action.
What is the effect of lowering activation energy on daily choices?
It makes it more likely to start and follow through on goals.
Give an example of minimizing obstacles.
Identifying sources of resistance and changing them or asking for help.
What does maximizing rewards involve?
Finding anything that excites, energizes, calms, or gives a sense of accomplishment.
Define the velocity of intention.
The momentum gained from becoming aware of your intention and acting on it.
What should you consider when pacing yourself?
The pendulum swing of energy levels and biorhythms.
True or False: Activation energy is only a factor at the beginning of a task.
False
Activation energy influences both the initiation and continuation of tasks.
What neurochemicals facilitate pleasurable experiences?
- Dopamine
- Serotonin
- Oxytocin
- Endorphins
How can novel experiences affect memory?
They boost dopamine levels, lowering the threshold for learning.
What is synchrony in the context of social interactions?
The phenomenon where neurons light up and sync up during shared experiences.
What aspect of our biology is affected by circadian rhythms?
Mood, energy levels, and what we find exciting or pleasurable.
Fill in the blank: Nature holds the deep circuitry of our _______.
embodied intelligence.
What does radical simplicity mean in problem-solving?
Identifying essential elements and finding the simplest way to implement them.
What is a small lit action to start the day?
Opting for a moment of quiet awareness instead of distractions.
How can you engage with nature for a grounded day?
Taking a moment to awaken your senses to something in the natural world.
What is the goal of lowering activation energy?
To kick-start every LIT tool and facilitate meaningful engagement.
What can hinder action besides the content of tasks?
Shame and anxiety.
What is the relationship between motivation and activation energy?
Higher motivation lowers the perceived activation energy needed to start actions.
How does collaboration impact activation energy?
It can lower activation energy through shared motivation and energy transfer.
What does tapping into brain chemistry do for engagement?
Generates immediate rewarding effects that motivate action.
