𝗗𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

💡 Did you know dopamine isn’t just the “pleasure chemical”?
It drives motivation, habits, and the balance between quick pleasure and long-term purpose.

Here are the big takeaways from 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 by Anastasia Hronis 👇

✅ Dopamine = motivation, not just pleasure

• It pushes us to chase goals.
• Example: The excitement to check emails in the morning = dopamine at work.

✅ No such thing as a “dopamine detox”

• You can’t remove dopamine—it’s essential.
• Example: Instead of cutting all social media, reduce doom-scrolling time and replace it with reading.

✅ Overstimulation lowers satisfaction

• Constant pings and notifications raise your “tolerance.”
• Example: Netflix binges make a simple walk feel boring. Solution? Add quiet, low-stimulation moments.

✅ Pleasure vs Purpose

• Quick pleasure feels good now, purpose feels good later.
• Example: Eating pizza 🍕 vs sticking to your fitness plan 🏋️. Balance both.

✅ Values as a compass

• Ask: “Does this action fit my values?”
• Example: If family is your value, skipping dinner with them for endless scrolling might feel misaligned.

✅ Choice Points matter

• Small daily choices shape big results.
• Example: Feeling the urge to scroll → instead, write one line in a journal.

✅ Managing discomfort builds strength

• Cravings and restlessness = normal.
• Example: Waiting out the urge to snack teaches resilience.

The real power of this book is simple:
Big change doesn’t come from big goals. It stems from tiny, daily decisions.

What’s one small habit you could swap today to align more with your long-term purpose?