The secret power of dopamine.

Most of us have heard about dopamine.

It’s generally considered to be the ‘reward chemical’.

We talk about ‘dopamine hits’ like little injections of happiness and bliss that we receive from doing or taking specific things.

But dopamine actually has dozens of functions in the body, and one of the lesser-known applications is extremely important when it comes to changing habits.

Because dopamine is also ‘the expectation hormone’.

It’s what sets us up for a specific activity.

It’s the warm, positive, and exciting feeling we get when thinking about a substance or activity.

Before anything happens, before we even surrender to a habit, it already feels good and deeply enticing.

This is the craving part of addiction.

This is where longing for something becomes an overwhelming experience, a delicious taster of what’s to come.

A promise that feels really good (although in addiction it’s hardly ever fulfilled).

And it’s in that unique function where dopamine can help us out tremendously.

You see, I have changed many habits in my life that weren’t conducive to my health, so I know about hanging in…