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How Dopamine Shapes Your Habits and Productivity - Tj Power

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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Sunlight Before Social Media: A Path to Serotonin Boost

To effectively boost serotonin levels, prioritize exposure to morning sunlight before engaging with social media. Morning sunlight plays a crucial role in elevating serotonin, a chemical linked to mood regulation. The evolutionary backdrop suggests that our natural environment promotes this serotonin elevation, providing an invigorating start to the day. Even on cloudy days, sunlight exposure remains beneficial, requiring approximately 15 minutes compared to only 5 minutes on sunny days. Establishing a routine where sunlight is earned before digital engagement can maximize serotonin production.

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