Low Motivation & Emotional Shutdown
Understand why low motivation often signals nervous system exhaustion—not laziness.
When the System Doesn’t Have to Scan
The system does not have to scan right now.
Nothing needs
monitoring.
Attention can widen
without searching.
This reduces strain
on the nervous system.
Let awareness
soften.
Safety returns
when scanning
pauses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I find myself "scanning" the news or my emails even when I’m exhausted. How do I stop?
"Constant Scanning" is a survival strategy used by the Threat system when it doesn’t trust the environment. In the Meaning Density Model™, you must "Notice when scanning is unnecessary." Look around right now: is there a physical threat? Is there an immediate crisis? If not, tell your system: "The scan is complete; the perimeter is safe." This "Narrative Update" allows the "Vigilance Loop" to close, saving your energy.
Why is "scanning" so draining even if I don’t find anything?
Because "Scanning" is an "Active Processing" state that never reaches a "Done" signal. It’s a "Permanent Open Loop." By constantly looking for the "next thing," you never allow the "current thing" to become meaningful. DojoWell teaches that "Safety is the absence of a search." By stopping the scan, you allow your "Internal Space" to quiet down, which is the only way to recover from the "Chronic Vigilance" of modern life.