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2: The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal

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The Dopamine Hit Promises Us That We're Going to Feel Better, but It Always Leaves Us Wanting More

Dopamine is the thing that people get addicted on, but it always leaves them wanting more. She talks about effective stress relievers are not the ones that release dopamine. The serotonin just translates into better mental wellbeing and a general feeling of happiness. You really have to break that cycle of just realizing how you feel right now.

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