Dopamine Menu
A personalized list of enjoyable activities organized as quick, medium, or larger options for improving mood, stimulation, or motivation.
“Her dopamine menu includes tea, a ten-minute walk, and calling a friend.”
The concept is a self-help planning tool, not a literal prescription for controlling brain chemistry.
It spread through ADHD and wellness communities, using restaurant-menu categories to make rewarding activities easier to choose.
dopamenu
A blended spelling of dopamine menu.
sensory menu
A related list of regulating or enjoyable activities.
Does a dopamine menu medically increase dopamine?
The phrase is informal; it mainly helps people remember healthy rewarding activities.
What goes on one?
Small enjoyable actions, hobbies, movement, social connection, and restorative activities.