Wellness

Think of them as a motivational snack.

Choose something off your dopamine menu andboom, youve got yourself a plan.

They can also be useful whenever youre struggling to focus or complete a task.

What is a dopamine menu? Experts explain the happiness-boosting productivity hack.

Keep reading for more intel on the method and how to use it.

Who Benefits From Dopamine Menus?

Tapping into your natural reward system can inspire and energize you to take on tasks you may have avoided.

you might turn to your dopamenu whenever youre procrastinating or when you need a dose of positivity.

Carla Marie Manly, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and author ofJoy from Fear.

And this might be the easiest way to get that productivity-boosting dose of happiness.

According to Manly, some folks organize it into sides, appetizers, and main courses.

it’s possible for you to also break your list down into the time of day, Moten adds.

after you grab your list, put it in your phone so you have it easily available.

Studies referenced:

Baik, JH.

Stress and the dopaminergic reward system.

Dopamine: Functions, Signaling, and Association with Neurological Diseases.

Role of dopamine receptors in ADHD: a systematic meta-analysis.

Gary Tucker, licensed psychotherapist, chief clinical officer atD’Amore Mental Health

source: www.bustle.com