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Feb 2025
28m 31s

How to Hack Your Brain’s Reward System

CNN
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What if staying motivated wasn’t about willpower, but strategy? ADHD coach Eric Tivers created the Dopamenu, a personalized menu of small, satisfying activities designed to boost focus, motivation, and well-being. He joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain how this simple strategy helped him manage ADHD and why it might work for anyone.  Learn more about your ad c ... Show More
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