Dreading a task at the end of a long week? There may be a way to trick your brain into seeing that chore as a reward. “Dopamine anchoring” is the latest psychology hack making the rounds on social media. The technique involves associating a desirable thing – like music or snacks – with a less pleasant task … Read more
Feeling blue or tickled pink, the colors around you can have a real impact on your mood. That’s not some woo-woo pseudoscience, either: Studies have shown that different hues can actually activate different parts of your brain. And with the US dropping to its lowest ranking ever in the World Happiness Report, Americans can use any … Read more
Winter is coming. With the darkest day of the year — Dec. 21 — just around the corner, right about now you might be dreaming of swapping seasonal blahs for Caribbean blue. But while fun in the sun can be a welcome interruption during the colder months, there’s an art to the mood-boosting getaway — beyond merely … Read more
This will boost your mood — and productivity. The viral “dopamine menu” trend promises to make task efficiency more enjoyable. The “menu,” or list, consists of activities that make you happy, an idea that seems to have originated from Jessica McCabe, the creator of “How to ADHD” on YouTube. Creator Payton Sartain described it as a … Read more
World got you down? A hit of “dopamine decor” might lift the spirits. The biggest trend in home decorating this fall is an emphasis on happiness, self-expression, color and creativity. Does orange make you smile? Dress your kitchen in the happy hue. Love a variety of styles? Do a mashup. The look goes by many names. Fashion writer Dawnn Karen … Read more