Dr. Lily
@lilyanadream.bsky.social
Postdoc neuroscience researcher.
Brain networks, cognition, emotion, stress & mitochondria. Mental health.
Proud mom. I love music, poetry, & take photos sometimes. ND. 🏳️🌈
Wants ppl safe and happy.
Brain networks, cognition, emotion, stress & mitochondria. Mental health.
Proud mom. I love music, poetry, & take photos sometimes. ND. 🏳️🌈
Wants ppl safe and happy.
The phrase motivation doesn’t cause effort is kind of a weird thing to say though. The brain’s neuromodulatory state definitely shapes the drive and willingness to act. Its probably more accurate to say the relationship between motivation and effort is bidirectional…just not as fun of a headline.
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The phrase motivation doesn’t cause effort is kind of a weird thing to say though. The brain’s neuromodulatory state definitely shapes the drive and willingness to act. Its probably more accurate to say the relationship between motivation and effort is bidirectional…just not as fun of a headline.
I think the main takeaway is that you don’t have to wait to feel motivated to make things happen. Taking action can generate motivation through release of dopamine, which reinforces the behavior and makes the next step easier
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I think the main takeaway is that you don’t have to wait to feel motivated to make things happen. Taking action can generate motivation through release of dopamine, which reinforces the behavior and makes the next step easier