Dopamine and our Sensitive Mind

Among many things Dopamine is also responsible for our brain’s reward response. Unmet expectations decrease our Dopamine, increase our stress, which then impairs our performance, lowers confidence which then decreases Dopamine even further. Some simple ways to interrupt that downward spiral are to Seek out novelty Be more social Set small and attainable goals Reappraise […]

I am Better than Me!

Reward and status are hardwired into the brain to trigger the limbic system (fight or flight)  in exactly the same way survival threat does. It’s no wonder media uses these two concepts to market everything. Here’s a tip–if you redefine status to be measured against yourself and your own actions rather than others you can […]