How Dopamine Shapes Your Habits and Productivity - Tj Power

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b_Pdd0📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/p... 📧 Sign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcastIn today’s episode, I sit down with TJ Power to explore the roles of dopamine and oxytocin in motivation, satisfaction, and connection. We discuss how modern life affects dopamine systems, impacting motivation and mental health, and share strategies to boost dopamine through effortful activities and oxytocin through meaningful connections. We also cover the benefits of gratitude, social interactions, nature, sleep, and diet on mental health, and delve into managing ADHD, depression, and stress through physical exertion.Enjoy 🙂

The Power of Dopamine: Motivation and Satisfaction

Understanding Dopamine's Role in Modern Life

The Importance of Oxytocin: Connection and Relationships

The Importance of Human Connection

Contributions and Acts of Kindness

Building a Social Life

Self-Connection and Gratitude

Understanding Serotonin

The Role of Nature in Well-Being

The Power of Sleep

Navigating Depression and Mood

ADHD: A Different Perspective