#dopamine

LPT Request: How to stop favoring short term dopamine boosts over long term goals

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LPT Request: How to stop favoring short term dopamine boosts over long term goals Now this is not a work/school related post, I generally don’t have any major problems with procrastination or meeting deadlines. I’m structured in how I work and get things done when they are expected of me. However, in my personal life I always seem to put off things I want to do in favor of playing videogames, watching movies or scrolling on s…

Life Pro Tips 203 2023-08-16

‘Dopamine Decor’ Can Make Your Home Happier

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‘Dopamine Decor’ Can Make Your Home Happier For anyone who craves color, comfort, and nostalgia, modern living spaces can seem dull. But figuring out how to fit your own personality into your home’s decor can be tricky, especially if you want a cohesive, pulled-together look. Luckily, there’s a design style that can help you get all your cozy, dreamy,… Read more…

Lifehacker 170 2023-08-04

Your ‘Dopamine Fast’ Could Backfire

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Your ‘Dopamine Fast’ Could Backfire In the same brand of pop culture shorthand that labels oxytocin the “love hormone” and cortisol the “stress hormone,” dopamine is classified as the “reward” chemical we deliver ourselves a dose of every time we experience something pleasurable. Of course, real life is never that simple. Read more…

Lifehacker 130 2023-07-26

LPT Request: How do you get rid of “cheap dopamine”?

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LPT Request: How do you get rid of “cheap dopamine”? I know everything I want to do and broke it into smaller goals, yet can’t even do the simplest things. Any books, content creators, personal tips you can share? Additional info from my part: I fall back into using social media and games, as well as binging to cope with toxic household (that I can’t leave bc I’m a caretaker to my sibling). su…

Life Pro Tips 207 2023-07-06