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How Dopamine Shapes Your Habits and Productivity - Tj Power

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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**15min are needed to get into flow date **

Initiating a task can often feel daunting due to low dopamine levels, leading to procrastination. However, as one begins to engage in the task—be it a chore like cleaning or tackling a project—their dopamine levels increase, fostering motivation. Initially, tasks may feel burdensome, but after about 10 to 15 minutes, individuals often enter a flow state, where they become hyper-focused and surprisingly engrossed in the activity. This phenomenon reflects the crucial connection between dopamine and our ability to gain momentum and sustain engagement in challenging tasks.

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