“The prefrontal cortex chooses what to do based on what’s good for us in the long term. The nucleus accumbens chooses what to do based on what’s the most immediately pleasurable. And the dorsal striatum chooses what to do based… — Alex Korb Copy Share Image
“Fear is a response to actual danger that is right here, right now, while anxiety is concern for events that only might happen—events that… — Alex Korb Copy Share Image
“In particular, aerobic exercises, like running and biking, are best at boosting serotonin. Interestingly, if you try to do too much exercise or feel… — Alex Korb Copy Share Image
“The lack of perceived progress can be de-motivating. On top of that, not believing you can achieve your goals increases feelings of hopelessness.15 Thus,… — Alex Korb Copy Share Image
“Fortunately, suppressing an impulse doesn’t always have to decrease your dopamine—it can actually feel good. The key is the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible… — Alex Korb Copy Share Image
“The prefrontal cortex chooses what to do based on what’s good for us in the long term. The nucleus accumbens chooses what to do… — Alex Korb Copy Share Image
“For the first thirty years of your life you make your habits. For the last thirty years of your life, your habits make you.” — Alex Korb Copy Share Image
“Setting Goals to Increase Dopamine. People are often at their best when working toward a long-term, meaningful goal that they believe is achievable, like… — Alex Korb Copy Share Image
“Decision making in the prefrontal cortex, which is a high-level brain process, affects the lower-level sensory processes.” — Alex Korb Copy Share Image
