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For me it's reading & running.

Brilliant take Alex. Yes, most of us are unhappy & bored because we let the external world dictate our terms of happiness.

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Exactly right Zarine, thanks

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I love your writing but I think this one was one of my favorites so far. It's hard to find low dopamine forms but I've appreciated so much when I do find them.

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It’s appreciated Mike!

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Look to other sources of semi-passive entertainment like reading fiction, people-watching, doodling, sun-gazing, bird-watching, or just watching the ocean waves crash in.

My faves ❤️

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You got it!

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Brilliant. “Take action, regardless of how you feel.” This one saves me life constantly. We can’t think our way into right action but we can act our way into right thinking.

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It’s a big one, Michael!

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Loved the post! Currently in a stage of doing things regardless of how I'm feeling! This didn't use to be an issue for me- I used to squash whatever I was feeling to do the thing. Then I went to the other end of the extreme and squashed thing if it didn't align with how I was feeling. Currently working on finding the balance between the 2! What inspired you to write about this topic???

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My main drive behind all my content is helping (me) people connect with their inner dragon - to be more alive and to lead a movement. So this fits.

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Alex, I always look forward to your insights and advice. Once, again, your writing style makes me feel we’re having a conversation over a coffee, or a whiskey! I love the pruning analogy. I’m gonna go do some pruning. 🌸

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Woohoo! Cheers to that

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Thank you Alex, I will make use of this article. Well done 👍🏼

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Great stuff, Brendan

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Thanks so much for sharing this Alex. it is very easy to get lost/weary in trying to do or take too much at a time. I'm simplifying my life henceforth.

Thanks again.

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Do you need help?

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