Dopamine Quote by Alex Korb
““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 for pursuing long-term goals and has the ability to modulate dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens. So suppressing an impulse can be rewarding, as long as it’s in service of your larger values.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Upward Spiral, Alex Korb, 2015
Suppressing impulses can be rewarding when it aligns with long‑term values, because the prefrontal cortex can modulate dopamine release.
In simple terms: Resisting urges can feel good if it serves your goals.
Key Takeaway
Use self‑control to support your values.
Themes
self‑control
neuroscience
values
reward
dopamine
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
psychological
educational
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- habit change
- stress management
- addiction recovery
Key Concepts
prefrontal cortex
dopamine regulation
nucleus accumbens
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when an urge serves your larger goals?
- What strategies help you align impulses with values?
A Different Perspective
If the impulse is misaligned with values, suppression may cause distress.
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