Creating unexpected rewards!
Some things naturally create a level of surprise. For instance, social situations naturally bring a level of uncertainty. When you have a meeting with somebody, they might praise you or they might tell you off or they might be neutral. You don’t know. So, if you’re working from home and really fed up, having a video call with your friends or colleagues online could increase levels of dopamine.
Also, it’s good to find a balance between routine and variety. If everything is really predictable, you will inevitably secrete less dopamine. But creating an element of variety will secrete more dopamine, especially in your breaks. You could look at pictures of cats, do push-ups or listen to loud music and jump around. Get that dopamine hit and it will spill over into your working time.
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