1) This is the chemical that nudges you towards things you enjoy, helping you muster the effort required to attend a party... a) to increase the speed, intensity, or excitement of something b) to be unsure or undecided about something c) to gather or find the strength, courage, or energy needed to do something 2) The chemical...helping you muster the effort required to attend a party you’re on the fence about, then showering you with a sense of reward when you actually have a great time. a) full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm b) to be unsure or undecided about something c) to give something to people in small amounts, especially in a careful or controlled way 3) Dopamine works...to give you a sense of momentum: do one thing to give yourself a mood boost, and the cascading effects of that decision can help you break out of a rut and resuscitate your zest for life a) a strong feeling of enthusiasm and enjoyment; a passion or “thirst” for smth b) full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm 4) January, with its clean slate, is the ideal time to rev this process up. a) to increase the speed, intensity, or excitement of something b) to give something to people in small amounts, especially in a careful or controlled way c) to enjoy something slowly and fully, especially taste, experience, or a moment 5) On a good day I get to meet and dole out cuddles to several dogs a) to search very carefully and thoroughly for something b) to get very excited and deeply involved in a topic you’re passionate about c) to give money, food, or something else that can be divided to several people 6) Breathwork can declutter the mind, bring clarity and release feelgood hormones. a) to allow yourself to enjoy something, especially something that feels like a treat or luxury b) to remove unnecessary items to make a space or your mind clearer and more organized c) to exchange friendly and humorous remarks with someone 7) We have season tickets right next to the away fans, who my son and I love to banter with a) to increase the speed, intensity, or excitement of something b) to gather or find the strength, courage, or energy needed to do something c) to exchange friendly and humorous remarks with someone 8) I love scouring my city, New York, for gems – whether it’s hidden gardens, the single best dumpling spot, a vintage shop... a) to remove unnecessary items to make a space or your mind clearer and more organized b) to search very carefully and thoroughly for something c) to enjoy something slowly and fully, especially taste, experience, or a moment 9) Savour the season. The act of choosing vibrant, seasonal produce, like perfect long, sweet red peppers or ripe eggplants to roast until meltingly tender, is energising. a) to enjoy something slowly and fully, especially taste, experience, or a moment b) to increase the speed, intensity, or excitement of something c) to give something to people 10) Some people really are made exuberant by music, art and ideas. a) annoying or troublesome b) full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm c) a strong feeling of enthusiasm and enjoyment; a passion or “thirst” for smth 11) My absolute favourite is pulverising an old laptop – symbolically smashing to smithereens 15,000 unopened emails, a dozen unfinished projects and pesky requests from people I don’t know. a) annoying or troublesome b) full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm c) to get very excited and deeply involved in a topic you’re passionate about 12) Desserts: for when you need to indulge a) to search very carefully and thoroughly for something b) to get very excited and deeply involved in a topic you’re passionate about c) to allow yourself to enjoy something, especially something that feels like a treat or luxury 13) I really love a new idea, a new creative project. So I seek out my nerdy dopamine high every morning at my local coffee shop, feeling happy and excited as I type on my laptop, letting the ideas flow. a) annoying or troublesome b) extremely interested in one subject, especially computers, and knowing a lot of facts about it c) full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm

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