Dopamine Nation
Self-control
Strike a balance between pleasure and pain
from Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke
How to Apply This
- ** List down both the pleasure and painful activities you engage in.**
Consider the long-term effects of each activity. - ** Balance pleasure and pain.**
Pay attention to the activities you engage in. Make sure you're striking a balance between those activities that bring you pleasure and pain. Otherwise, you'll suffer from a dopamine deficit state.
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