The Focus Report TJ Power | Why scrolling feels good, but DESTROYS your brain chemistry
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May 26, 2025 
In this enlightening conversation, TJ Power, a neuroscientist, bestselling author, and founder of DOSE, reveals how our tech habits are rewiring our brains. He discusses the addictive nature of dopamine and how screens can deplete motivation. TJ explains the DOSE framework—dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins—and how understanding these chemicals can improve mental health. He shares practical tips like delaying morning phone use and using nature to restore balance, encouraging listeners to rethink their digital habits for better focus.
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We Live In Dopamine Land
- Modern life delivers fast, cheap dopamine that our brains weren't built for.
- TJ Power warns this causes flat mood, low motivation, and depleted focus.
Limit How Often You Open Social Apps
- Reduce the number of times you open social apps each day to limit dopamine hits.
- TJ Power uses app limits so he only opens Instagram a few times daily.
Dose Framework Explains Brain Roles
- Four brain chemicals (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins) each serve distinct survival functions.
- Modern habits selectively hijack dopamine and starve the others, harming mood and connection.
