Social media is like an addictive pokie machine: Are you hooked?

Every morning I see a man walking a dog. Or is it a dog walking a man? The dog pulls the man forward on the footpath. The man drags his feet at a snail’s pace. His neck is bent forward. His eyes are glued to his phone. The man looks zombified. He is far, far […]

How to become more motivated by controlling your dopamine

Do you know someone who is super motivated? About 10 years ago I met the beloved Australian celebrity Costa Georgiardis from the television show Gardening Australia. I was blown away by Costa’s energy and enthusiasm. He was exactly like he appeared on TV. But he wasn’t hamming it up for the camera. Costa was the […]