6 Hobbies Psychologists Say Boost Dopamine (and Happiness)

6 Hobbies Psychologists Say Boost Dopamine (and Happiness)

Try these dopamine-boosting activities.Dimitri Otis/Getty ImagesThe actions we take every day—whether dopamine-boosting or energy-depleting—have a direct impact on our mental health. In fact, a 2023 study showed that certain creative activities, such as gardening and arts and crafts, were associated with enhanced life satisfaction, especially during the five months of quarantine most of us remember clearly. Similarly, in winter, feelings of diss…