Ever notice how an hour disappears—scrolling on your phone, munching chips you didn’t even want, or clicking ‘next episode’ on a show you weren’t that into? People often say we’re addicted to dopamine—but that’s a myth. You can’t be addicted to something your brain needs every day. What we really get hooked on are the cheap, quick hits of dopamine—like endless scrolling or junk food—that feel good for a moment but don’t give us the steady motivation dopamine is meant to provide. What’s your version of the ‘cheap hit’? For me lately, it’s YouTube videos. I tell myself just five minutes, and suddenly half an hour’s gone.Learning how to support healthy dopamine levels the right way can help you feel motivated, balanced, and more energized without needing those constant quick fixes...