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Frame Rate Adjustment Framework

Adjust your frame rate

Problem it solves

low productivity

Best for

Individuals looking to improve their focus and productivity

Not ideal for

Those who have difficulty adjusting to new routines

Overview

Why this framework exists

The Frame Rate Adjustment Framework is based on the idea that our brain's frame rate can be adjusted to improve focus, productivity, and relaxation. By adjusting our frame rate, we can change our perception of time and improve our overall well-being. This framework involves adjusting our environment, such as watching aquariums or listening to certain types of music, to slow down or speed up our frame rate.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Our brain's frame rate can be adjusted to improve focus and productivity.
  2. Adjusting our environment can change our frame rate.
  3. Certain types of music and visuals can slow down or speed up our frame rate.

Steps

2 steps
  1. Identify Your Current Frame Rate
    Pay attention to how you feel and how you perceive time. Are you feeling rushed or relaxed?
    Pro tipUse a journal or app to track your frame rate and identify patterns.
    WarningBe aware of how social media and other digital stimuli can affect your frame rate.
  2. Adjust Your Environment
    Change your environment to adjust your frame rate. For example, watch an aquarium or listen to calming music.
    Pro tipExperiment with different types of music and visuals to find what works best for you.
    WarningBe mindful of how certain environments can affect your frame rate and overall well-being.

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Examples

1 cases
Using Aquariums to Relax

Dr. Andrew Huberman uses aquariums to relax and adjust his frame rate. He finds that watching aquariums helps him slow down his frame rate and feel more relaxed.

OutcomeImproved relaxation and focus.

Common mistakes

1 traps
Not Being Mindful of Frame Rate
Not being aware of how our frame rate is being affected by our environment and digital stimuli can lead to decreased productivity and focus.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses how he uses aquariums to relax and adjust his frame rate. He also mentions how social media algorithms are designed to keep us engaged by adjusting our frame rate.

Source

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Source · PODCAST
LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman at the Sydney Opera House
Andrew Huberman · 2024
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