7 habits to boost dopamine naturally by 250%:
Dopamine.
A neurotransmitter strongly tied to our brain's reward system.
Often referred to as the "feel good" chemical.
A neurotransmitter strongly tied to our brain's reward system.
Often referred to as the "feel good" chemical.
โ Cheap dopamine sources:
- Porn
- Fast food
- Social media
- Video games
- Drugs and alcohol
โ Here are 7 natural ways to boost it:
- Porn
- Fast food
- Social media
- Video games
- Drugs and alcohol
โ Here are 7 natural ways to boost it:
๐ Early morning walks in the sun
Sunlight triggers dopamine release.
Get your ass outside as early as you can after waking.
The sun will reward you.
BONUS: It helps set your sleep rhythm
Sunlight triggers dopamine release.
Get your ass outside as early as you can after waking.
The sun will reward you.
BONUS: It helps set your sleep rhythm
๐ณ Eat more protein
An amino acid called tyrosine plays a critical role in the production of dopamine.
All I know, is that since I started eating 1 gram of protein per lb of body weightโIโve felt significantly better.
An amino acid called tyrosine plays a critical role in the production of dopamine.
All I know, is that since I started eating 1 gram of protein per lb of body weightโIโve felt significantly better.
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Lift heavy stuff
Over time, consistent weight training can overhaul your brainโs reward system.
Leading to higher circulating levels of dopamine and more available dopamine receptors.
Pretty cool eh? (Yes, Iโm Canadian)
Over time, consistent weight training can overhaul your brainโs reward system.
Leading to higher circulating levels of dopamine and more available dopamine receptors.
Pretty cool eh? (Yes, Iโm Canadian)
๐ฎ Gamify life
Video games are a cheap and addictive dopamine source.
If we apply those same gaming principles to achieving our goalsโwe can become addicted to bettering ourselves.
Some easy places to start:
- Habit tracker like Streaks
- Join a community with similar goals
Video games are a cheap and addictive dopamine source.
If we apply those same gaming principles to achieving our goalsโwe can become addicted to bettering ourselves.
Some easy places to start:
- Habit tracker like Streaks
- Join a community with similar goals
๐ฑ Reduce screen time
In the last 6 months, Iโve cut my screen time down by over 50%.
I had bad withdrawals at the start.
My brain was so used to a constant stream of cheap dopamine from my phone.
I feel like now Iโve finally reset, and I'm getting happier each day.
In the last 6 months, Iโve cut my screen time down by over 50%.
I had bad withdrawals at the start.
My brain was so used to a constant stream of cheap dopamine from my phone.
I feel like now Iโve finally reset, and I'm getting happier each day.
๐ง Cold Exposure
Cold exposure has been shown to increase dopamine release by up to 250%.
Iโll admitโI struggle with this one.
(Not all Canadians love cold)
I simply turn my shower to cold for the final 1-2 minutes each morning.
Still seeing a noticeable benefit.
Cold exposure has been shown to increase dopamine release by up to 250%.
Iโll admitโI struggle with this one.
(Not all Canadians love cold)
I simply turn my shower to cold for the final 1-2 minutes each morning.
Still seeing a noticeable benefit.
๐ง Vagus Nerve stimulation
Research shows that chronic impairment of vagus nerve function leads to the inhibition of dopamine in the brain.
Use deep breathing to stimulate it:
Research shows that chronic impairment of vagus nerve function leads to the inhibition of dopamine in the brain.
Use deep breathing to stimulate it:
That's a wrap!
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