Understanding and Managing Dopamine for Well-being
This program explores the neurobiology of dopamine, dispelling common myths and providing strategies for managing dopamine levels to improve well-being. We'll delve into the complexities of reward pathways, anticipation, and the impact of dopamine on various aspects of your life, including habit formation, addiction, and social interactions.
Program Modules
Dopamine Baseline and Peaks: Understanding the Basics
Learn about the importance of dopamine baseline levels and how peaks and subsequent drops impact mood, motivation, and overall well-being. We'll explore the myth of 'dopamine hits' and discuss the crucial role of baseline dopamine.
Dopamine Baseline and Peaks: Understanding the Basics
DailyLearn about the importance of dopamine baseline levels and how peaks and subsequent drops impact mood, motivation, and overall well-being. We'll explore the myth of 'dopamine hits' and discuss the crucial role of baseline dopamine.
“There's no such thing as a dopamine hit.”
Addiction, Dopamine Depletion, and the Cycle of Seeking
Explore the relationship between addiction, dopamine depletion, and the cycle of seeking dopamine-releasing activities or substances. We'll discuss the neurochemical mechanisms involved and the progressive narrowing of pleasurable activities.
Addiction, Dopamine Depletion, and the Cycle of Seeking
DailyExplore the relationship between addiction, dopamine depletion, and the cycle of seeking dopamine-releasing activities or substances. We'll discuss the neurochemical mechanisms involved and the progressive narrowing of pleasurable activities.
“Addiction is a progressive narrowing of the things that bring you pleasure.”
Dopamine and Real-World Interactions: Relationships and Beyond
Understand how excessive dopamine release from activities like pornography or video games can negatively affect real-world relationships and other areas of life. We will explore the impact of dopamine on motivation and decision making.
Dopamine and Real-World Interactions: Relationships and Beyond
DailyUnderstand how excessive dopamine release from activities like pornography or video games can negatively affect real-world relationships and other areas of life. We will explore the impact of dopamine on motivation and decision making.
“The intensity of pornography can negatively shape real-world romantic and sexual interactions.”
Restoring Dopamine Balance: Strategies for Change
Learn strategies for replenishing dopamine levels, such as taking a break from dopamine-seeking behaviors. We will explore habit stacking, reward systems, and relapse prevention strategies. This includes a quiz to assess your understanding of these techniques.
Habit Change Quiz
WeeklyTest your knowledge of habit stacking and relapse prevention.
Dopamine's Role in Decision-Making: Economics and Beyond
Explore the economic aspects of dopamine-influenced decision-making, including delayed gratification, risk aversion, and opportunity cost. We'll discuss the interplay between dopamine and rational choice theory.
Dopamine's Role in Decision-Making: Economics and Beyond
WeeklyExplore the economic aspects of dopamine-influenced decision-making, including delayed gratification, risk aversion, and opportunity cost. We'll discuss the interplay between dopamine and rational choice theory.
Social Dopamine: The Influence of Social Media and Peers
Explore the social aspects of dopamine, including social reward, social comparison, and the influence of social media and peer pressure on dopamine-seeking behaviors.
Social Dopamine: The Influence of Social Media and Peers
WeeklyExplore the social aspects of dopamine, including social reward, social comparison, and the influence of social media and peer pressure on dopamine-seeking behaviors.
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the difference between dopamine baseline and peaks.
- Recognize the role of dopamine in addiction and habit formation.
- Identify how dopamine can impact real-world interactions and relationships.
- Learn strategies for restoring dopamine balance and managing dopamine levels.
- Comprehend the role of dopamine in economic decision-making and social contexts.
- Apply habit-change strategies such as habit stacking and relapse prevention
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