Something You Should Know

How to Optimize Your Brain Chemistry & What Would You Do With More Money?

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Jan 27, 2025
TJ Power, a neuroscientist and author of The Dose Effect, shares how brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine shape our emotions and motivations, emphasizing lifestyle changes to enhance well-being. Vicky Reynal, a financial psychotherapist and author of Money on Your Mind, discusses how early experiences influence our attitudes toward money, revealing the emotional roots of our financial behaviors. Together, they explore the modern challenges of brain chemistry and financial psychology, offering insights to improve mental health and financial success.
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ADVICE

Safe Driving Tips

  • Avoid the fast lane to reduce accident risk.
  • Scan ahead and watch for blind spots; don't solely rely on mirrors.
INSIGHT

Brain Chemistry and Well-being

  • Four key brain chemicals (serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins) impact our well-being.
  • Modern lifestyles often lead to low levels of these chemicals, causing mental health difficulties.
ADVICE

Boosting Brain Chemicals

  • Be mindful of intentionally boosting brain chemicals, even with a healthy lifestyle.
  • Excessive social media use can deplete these chemicals despite other healthy habits.
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