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How to Get High on Dopamine
The right way
Would you like to try a drug that makes you happy, for free, and with no side effects?
But there is a catch…
Dopamine is a natural drug. It’s a hormone and neurotransmitter released by the hypothalamus and its function is to activate the pleasure centers of the brain.
Dopamine signals the desirability of an outcome propelling the individual towards that goal. We can think of dopamine as dessert, it gives us the motivation to eat that kale knowing that in the end we’ll get the reward. Yet, we don’t realize that the reward is actually the kale.
There are two ways to release dopamine: High and Low
High dopamine activities
Those activities that give you instant gratification — drugs, alcohol, sugar, Instagram, porn, Netflix — are triggered by a high release of dopamine.
This release is quick and shortlived, it gives you a boost then it disappears, leaving you craving for more. It’s addictive.
High dopamine activities are not what you want if you want to stay healthy and productive.
Every time you engage in high dopamine activities you are selling yourself short. You are wasting time, energy, and more importantly the motivation to do what you…
