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Understanding Dopamine and Your Baseline
Every individual has a "dopamine baseline," which indicates the level of dopamine present in the brain. This baseline affects how easily one feels motivated or satisfied. The challenge occurs when this baseline becomes skewed—particularly when people flood their system with hyper-stimulation.
Imagine comparing a grandparent, who finds joy in simple activities, watching an exciting YouTube video. A younger person, however, is conditioned to seek higher levels of stimulation, making them less content with mundane tasks. This contrast explains why many struggle to feel fulfilled by basic, yet beneficial, activities.