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Tea Routine: Create a Dopamenu
In a world where it’s easy to get stuck in the same old routines or feel overwhelmed, finding joy can sometimes seem like a challenge. What if you could order up happiness as easily as ordering your favourite meal?
Enter the dopamenu—a concept created by YouTuber Jessica McCabe to help us reconnect with activities that bring genuine happiness and boost our dopamine levels. A dopamenu is like a personal menu of joy-filled activities, categorised into "starters," "sides," "mains," and "desserts." I recently tried building my own dopamenu, and having a list of activities, from short walks on the beach to taking time to brew a new tea while journaling, has made it easier to pick something uplifting when I’m feeling low.
Creating your own dopamenu helps you focus on activities that bring you lasting joy and satisfaction. Whether it’s a quick pick-me-up like listening to your favourite song (a “starter”), or a fulfilling activity like taking a long bath (a “main”), these actions trigger dopamine, the feel-good hormone. Over time, these small acts can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost motivation. Plus, having a list on hand reminds you to prioritise happiness.
Ready to create your dopamenu? While your tea is brewing, grab a pen, list your favourite joy-boosting activities, and keep it nearby for when you need a lift. Please share your dopamenu ideas! I'd love to know what's on your list.
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Wellbeing
Discover how a dopamine menu can boost your happiness. What are you waiting for? Create your own written list of pleasurable experiences and stick it somewhere you’ll see often to remind yourself to pause, rebalance and bring more joy into your life.
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Happiness
I loved this article in The Everygirl about being more French and injecting more joy for living into your day… discover what la joie de vivre means and how you can apply it in your life right now.
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Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. It’s great to have you here and I really appreciate your support. Erica x