5 Habits That Will Boost Your Dopamine
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Take Cold Showers
Studies suggest that cold exposure boosts dopamine levels.
Actionable Tip: After taking a warm shower, turn down the temperature until the water feels cold. Stand there for 30 seconds. Each week, increase the time you spend in cold water by 30 seconds until you can tolerate it for two minutes.
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Exercise
Exercising in the morning activates positive chemical reactions-like dopamine release-that benefit the rest of your day.
Actionable Tip: Engage in vigorous physical activity immediately after jumping out of bed. Try jogging, doing jumping jacks, or dancing. Anything is OK -as long as it makes you sweat.
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Revamp Your Morning
The more external stimuli you encounter, the more sensory inputs you need to release the same amount. of dopamine. Reducing these stimuli helps reset your brain so you release more dopamine naturally.
Actionable Tip: Stop checking your phone in the morning! Instead, do low-stimulation activities -like journaling-immediately after waking.
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Get Some Sun
Seeing sunlight in the morning triggers dopamine release.
If it's sunny out, go outside for five to 10 minutes first thing in the morning..
If it's cloudy out, go outside for at least 30 minutes. Don't just look out the window, which filters a lot of useful light out.
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Get Into Flow
Flow, the state of being totally engaged and performing at your peak, increases dopamine.
Actionable Tip: Maximize your chances of achieving flow by:
- Picking a task that provides immediate feedback.
- Selecting a clear goal for this task.
- Working on only this task for a prolonged period.
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Date: 05-01-2025
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