Our editor speaks to experts on how to create a dopamine menu for tough seasons of life. Find out what a dopamine menu is and how to tailor it to you.

Are you feeling tired, unmotivated, or unable to focus, you could be lacking in the four happiness chemicals known as DOSE.

My Dopamine Menu will always include finishing my To Do List // a hardcore Capricorn woman bc work is my vice lol so is that first sip of coffee 💀 what would you add?? What’s your top 3?? #babeonamish to hit that #dopaminedrip

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.

Feeling down? Try a dopamine menu. The wellness trend (currently going viral on TikTok) is all about hacking your way to a better mood. On social media, users share carefully curated journals decorated with lists of activities meant to cultivate happiness and improve mental health. In a July TikTok, ...

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

You can make your own dopamine menu to inspire you whenever you need a pick-me-up.

complete with appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts