Most people think of dopamine as a pleasure chemical: do something good, get a hit of dopamine as a reward. That model is close to backwards. Dopamine spikes mostly happen before the reward, in response to the cues that predict it – which is exactly why habits feel automatic and why certain triggers (a notification, … Read more
Finding a habit tracker for ADHD that sticks can feel like a cruel joke. You buy the pretty app, fill it out for four glorious days, then forget it exists. If that’s you, nothing is wrong with you. Standard trackers are built for brains that run on future rewards and steady routine. Your brain runs … Read more
Temptation bundling is one of the simplest ways to make a good habit stick, and it works because it stops treating discipline as the only fuel. The idea is to link something you want to do with something you should do, so the pleasure of the first pulls you toward the second. Instead of white-knuckling … Read more
