Spark joy: How a dopamine menu can brighten your life

Apr 18, 2025 12:46 PM IST

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Can feeling good be as easy as ordering food off a menu? A new trend suggests building a selection of dopamine hits to draw on. See how it’s done

Small pleasures run extra small these days. We jump at every little notification, Reel, impulse buy and cheese-smothered appetiser. It leaves us all in a paradox: Overstimulated but also unsatisfied. And stuck in a cycle of fleeting thrills.

For main course, try learning a new skill like the guitar. It mixes pleasure with purpose. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

For starters, go for endorphin-boosters like a quick dance session, breathwork or a power pose. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

For sides, blend routine with pleasure. Try pairing your skincare routine with aromatherapy. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Desserts are for savouring, not bingeing. So, set a time to microdose on social media. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

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Can feeling good be as easy as ordering food off a menu? A new trend suggests building a selection of dopamine hits to draw on. See how it’s done

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