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How Dopamine Shapes Your Habits and Productivity - Tj Power

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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**Phone fasting in the morning **

Understanding the four key chemicals influencing motivation—dopamine, oxytocin, and others—reveals that personal experiences such as abuse or poverty can significantly affect one's ability to pursue goals. To harness the power of dopamine effectively, implementing 'phone fasting'—designating specific times to refrain from phone use, particularly in the morning—can enhance motivation and set a positive tone for the day. Starting the day without the distractions of a phone allows the brain to focus on seeking dopamine through productive actions rather than digital stimuli.

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