Sunday Diary #1
What's on my Dopamine Menu as a late-30's mom of two young kids.
We’re getting our dose of vitamin D as the sun shines through the windows on our third floor, which I affectionately call the “tree house” due to the large spruce trees in our back yard. The girls just finished quiet time and nap time. I’ve put on a show as they lay on my bed to watch and just be near me. We played outside all morning in the fresh snow. I’m crafting away, using the Cricut to create simple valentines for the school this week. We’re going to make mochi donuts this afternoon, too.
That said, I’m nursing a cold, with the most annoying dry cough, and generally feel exhausted as my husband has been away since Wednesday. It was such a busy, but fun, week with activities and two birthday parties thrown into the mix. Luckily the kids are not sick. I cancelled swim lessons this afternoon so we could stay home. I also told my husband to get a taxi home from the airport. I’m not getting in the car. There is literally a foot of snow surrounding it and I have no energy to shovel.
I’m excited to write something today (hence the new Sunday Diary) and I couldn’t resist the revival of this “Dopamine Menu” (article by Brianna from
) trend because it provides me with an opportunity to make a cute visual and it aligns with my well-being guides from January and February.My Dopamine Menu offers hits of dopamine for motivation, pleasure, and reward:
Appetizers
shower * nice clothes * online pilates/yoga class * nice meal/snack * oracle card self-reading * wear jewelry * craft with the kids * tidy * read classic books * go to the park * be outdoors * create a to-do list * water plants * pay attention to my kids’ cuteness * sit down * light a candle
Main Dishes
book club gathering * brunch date * phone or visit a friend in-person * lunch hour make-out session * date night * hair cut * massage * witchy readings * spa facial * write/blog * declutter * clean * crafting session * dinner out * host family friends * pizza + movie night * PJ weekend * shop local
Specials
weekend away * big trip * new class or workshop * random day off work * movie theatre * seasonal activities * be by water
Sides
listen to an audio book * use pomodoro timer * listen to music * weed gummy * coffee shop visit
Dessert
thrifting/shopping * binge a show * alcoholic drink * social media * gaming * order take-out/fast food
Perhaps you find some inspiration in my menu. Have a great Sunday!
I love your dopamine menu ideas!!! 🫶🏻