Our brains are marvelous engines of chemical messaging. Among the many neurotransmitters at play, dopamine stands out—it’s both vital for motivation and potentially dangerous if misunderstood. While dopamine is crucial for pursuit and achievement, our modern lives frequently push us into the trap of dopamine addiction, making it more important than ever to understand how to calibrate and sustainably manage our reward systems.
Do’s and Dont’s of Dopamine
