The Dopamine Code

The Dopamine Code is a game-changer for brains feeling stuck, scattered, or buried under a mountain of to-dos--especially if you're constantly chasing happiness or struggling with focus and time management. Packed with science on dopamine and how it impacts your motivation and drive, it offers practical strategies like creating dopamine menus to spark joy, reduce overwhelm, and actually get things done without burning out. Blending neuroscientist Dr. Sydney Ceruto's research with real-life examples, this book covers the basics of dopamine and how you can work with your brain to spark joy, increase focus and reduce overwhelm through better emotional regulation and energy management. Each chapter contains an exercise to help you apply what you learn to work, relationships, creativity, and more. You'll also find a guide for creating your own Dopamine Menu--a toolkit of routines and strategies that match your unique strengths, values, and lifestyle. Part of The Dopamine Code series (Simon & Schuster).