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Neuroscientist: 3 proven ways to HACK your dopamine - TJ Power

Jun 17, 2024
Neuroscientist TJ Power discusses dopamine hacks for ADHD, morning routines, natural dopamine hits, human connections, sex vs porn biochemistry, genetic vs behavioral ADHD, body doubling, and more. Learn about happiness chemicals, oxytocin, and the evolutionary impact of dopamine.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effortful actions like cleaning or routine tasks can stabilize dopamine levels in individuals with ADHD.
  • Prioritizing slow, intimate connections over quick fixes boosts oxytocin and strengthens relationships.

Deep dives

Understanding Dopamine and its Evolutionary Role

Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins are the four happiness chemicals. Dopamine was crucial for survival, motivating ancient humans to hunt, build shelters, and explore. Human brains sought dopamine through effortful actions like finding food or procreation. Graphs comparing dopamine hits then and now show slow curves rewarded hunting, while modern quick fixes like social media lead to crashes.

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