Feeling less motivated and excited about things? You might have low levels of dopamine. Having the right amount of Dopamine is vital for both physical and mental health. Listen to this episode as we talk about some best ways to increase dopamine levels naturally and what role does dopamine play in motivation.
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DOPAMINE: WHAT IT IS & WHAT IT DOES
“Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter. Your body makes it, and your nervous system uses it to send messages between nerve cells. That’s why it’s sometimes called a chemical messenger. It’s a big part of our unique human ability to think and plan. It helps us strive, focus, and find things interesting.” - WebMD Medical
DOPAMINE IN MOTIVATIONAL CONTROL
Dopamine has a crucial role in motivational control – its real job is to encourage us to act, either to achieve something good or to avoid something bad.
Motivation happens when your dopamine spikes because you anticipate something important is about to happen.
The brain can be trained to feed off of bursts of dopamine sparked by rewarding experiences. One way to achieve this is by setting incremental goals. Dopamine will flow as a result of your brain’s positive reinforcement every time you complete a step and meet a challenge.
Sources: I Done This
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
0:15 Is there really a substance in our brain that helps us motivate?
0:40 Dopamine: What it is and What it does
1:09 What role does Dopamine play in motivation
1:50 How does Dopamine affect daily life?
2:27 What stimulates the release of dopamine?
3:05 What happens if you have low Dopamine levels?
4:08 What happens if you have high Dopamine levels?
8:17 How to increase your Dopamine levels naturally?
12:17 Is Dopamine fasting a one way to fix your brain or just a fad?
13:19 How can Dopamine be used to achieve goals?
14:40 The importance of proper nutrients for your brain
16:38 Top effective tricks to do Dopamine fasting the right way
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