Self-restraint dopamine gremlins
- stephaniegardner1984
- Dec 13, 2025
- 9 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Restraint is the ability to refrain from action in a moment of temptation... from that ice cream, that video game, Instagram scrolling, or whatever habit you have formed that seems to become a constant need in your life. Why do we go back to the same old habits and patterns? The answer... dopamine! And the more you understand dopamine, the better you can confront your nasty habits that you know deep down are hurting you.
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