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How To Retrain Your Brain To Enjoy “Slow” Dopamine

Maskot/Maskot/Getty ImagesNever in my life have I said the word “dopamine” more than I have in the last year, but I’m glad we’re talking about it. Dopamine, the feel-good motivating neurotransmitter, is more than just a hot buzzword — it’s meant to signal to our brain that whatever it is we’re doing, we want more of it. Dopamine hit when you deep-clean your bedroom and decide you want to tackle the bathroom next? Good! Dopamine hit when you cross something off your to-do list and suddenly want to do it all? Excellent! Dopamine hit when you’re scrolling your phone and now you’re three hours dee...