How To Boost Dopamine With A Menu

“Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in the function of many areas of the body, such as digestion, sleep, learning and emotional health, including how one feels pleasure and reward… while other neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, also boost your mood, dopamine is a bit different because it's linked to reward and motivation. Essentially, you feel its release as you mark something off your list—big (a marathon) or small (finishing up meal prep for the week)... a dopamine menu is filled with activities and tasks that leave you with a sense of reward once they’re done. When you need a feel-good hit, you can choose something on your menu to improve your mood.”

“How To Make Your Own Dopamine Menu And Why It May Help Increase Happiness” by Elizabeth Shaw, M.S., RDN, CPT

Here’s an article for your consideration:

Dopamine Menu

Here’s a quick video:

Dopamine Menu Video

I invite you to consider these questions:

• What are your dopamine entrees? How often do you get to indulge in these rewarding activities or experiences?
• What are your dopamine appetizers? Can you enjoy them in less than 10 minutes?
• What are your dopamine sides? Which boring, mundane tasks can you pair them with?
• What are your dopamine desserts? What amount of time boosts dopamine without sending you into hyper-focus?

 

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