Dopamine boosters

Dopamine is like nature's happy chemical in your brain! It's a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in how we feel pleasure, motivation, and reward. When dopamine levels are up, you feel good and motivated. It's like a natural mood booster! 🧠✨

These ideas are good to add to your (or your child’s) day as frequently as possible, since frequent “dopamine breaks” can help keep dopamine production relatively consistent…(“relatively” being the key 🔑 word)✨ Science is not yet at a level to be able to measure exact amounts of dopamine production (or increases in dopamine receptors) per “activity type”, but we do know that any activity that: ~ stimulates the vagus nerve ~ taps into our interests ~ increases touch ~ gets our heart rate up

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A dopa-menu is an excellent ADHD tool to learn how to create healthy habits. Dopamine is closely associated with the brain's reward system. When you engage in activities that lead to pleasurable or rewarding outcomes, dopamine is released, reinforcing the behavior and increasing motivation to repeat it. Each menu section offers what type of dopamine "hit" the activity can bring, from quick hits to more sustainable dopamine increases in the form of "main courses".

IMAGE TEXT: "Alongside this, women’s brains are affected by hormones. Oestrogen, for example, produced in the first two weeks or so of a woman’s monthly cycle, is a dopamine booster. Progesterone, which surges in the third and fourth weeks, suppresses the effects of oestrogen, and consequently dopamine. However, to an ADHD brain that needs more dopamine, the depressing effect can be intensified. 'Fluctuating hormones can make ADHD symptoms significantly harder to manage,' says Beckett."

Did you know that small lifestyle changes can have a big impact on your dopamine levels? Dopamine is often called the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, helping to improve mood, motivation, and mental clarity. Here are 8 natural ways to give your dopamine levels a boost! From getting enough sleep to enjoying music, these activities can help your brain produce more dopamine, promoting a sense of well-being and balance. Try adding a few of these practices into your daily routine and notice…