25/05/2026
You're not lazy.
Your brain is actually working against you.
Dopamine is more than a pleasure chemical, its also the anticipation chemical. Your brain releases it when you EXPECT a reward, not when you receive one.
I see this in clients who describe themselves as unmotivated. They aren't broken, sometimes their reward prediction system has just gone quiet.
Dopamine reacts to small, believable wins. Give yourself credit for the small wins this week, and see if more dopamine gets released!
