Dopamine
A substance tied more to the anticipation of reward than to pleasure itself.
What it does
Dopamine drives seeking and motivation — the feeling of »I want«, not »I’m enjoying«. That is why a screen is so compelling: the reward is unpredictable, and unpredictability is exactly what excites the system most.
Why it matters
Because it explains why motivation often comes after the action rather than before it. Waiting for the will to appear is the most common trap in procrastination.
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See also
Circadian rhythm
The internal clock that regulates sleep, wakefulness, temperature and hormones across roughly twenty-four hours.
Secure base
A relationship from which you dare to go out and explore, because you know there is somewhere to return to.
Silence in therapy
A silence that isn't awkwardness but a space in which what fast conversation covers over can appear.
