Tools to Manage Dopamine and Improve Motivation & Drive
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Tools to Manage Dopamine and Improve Motivation & Drive
Dopamine Levels Rise --> Memory & Learning Increases --> Acetylcholine Increases
Like serotonin, dopamine is considered a “feel-good” neurotransmitter. It is most famously associated with motivation and reward, and it gets released when we do things like have sex, listen to our favorite music, eat, or watch our favorite sports team succeed. It also spikes when a new work opportunity or promotion presents itself, when we spot so
... See moreFour of these neurotransmitters are primarily responsible for our sense of happiness, well-being, and positive feelings and are, in fact, critical to our survival. These are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins, which are colloquially called the “happy hormones.” Dopamine is often called the “reward chemical,” as it is associated with plea
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