Hoping this methid helps me feel like I am using my time better and actually increases my dopamine.

A dopa-menu is a fantastic tool for those with ADHD, helping to build healthy habits by tapping into the brain's reward system. Dopamine, the chemical linked to feelings of pleasure and motivation, is released when we engage in rewarding activities, encouraging us to repeat them. This menu breaks down activities by the type of dopamine boost they offer, from quick bursts to more lasting increases, akin to choosing between appetizers and main courses.

If you read our article on dopamine last year, you know that those with ADHD can struggle with dopamine regulation. Research has indicated that, in ADHD brains, dopamine's role of providing a surge of positive feelings and motivating task completion is disrupted [1], [2].To help support those struggling with this disruption, Tivers [3] and McCabe [4] developed the dopamenu, which includes space for different types of dopamine to act as external sources of pleasure and reward (as we outlined…