Self-Help - Personal Growth - Happiness

The Dopamine Deck: 75 Uplifting Activities for Everyday Joy

For people needing a pick-me-up at any time, this vibrant card deck of mood-boosting activities will prompt joy, creativity, and calm.

In a world that can often feel depressing or uninspiring, and when self-care needs to be fitted around busy schedules, this deck offers an easy-to-use approach to well-being. The importance of the “happy hormone” dopamine has been well publicized, from the news to bestselling self-help titles. Readers are now looking for ways to hack their hormones and get a daily dopamine lift.

During moments of low motivation, boredom, or anxiety, a card can be drawn to provide an immediate idea for boosting happiness. The cards are arranged into five intuitive categories:

  • Appetizers: Quick energizers such as a favorite song or a short yoga pose
  • Sides: To be enjoyed alongside routine moments, including a curated playlist or scented candle
  • Main Courses: Immersive, sustaining options like reading, journaling, or meditation
  • Desserts: Occasional pleasurable indulgences, such as TV, naps, or social media treats
  • Specials: Rare, celebratory experiences including holidays, concerts, or massages

The deck is a perfect gift or impulsive self-purchase, with its appealing promise to increase daily dopamine. The deck includes 77 full-color cards, made of high-quality card stock, in a durable lidded box.

About The Author

Alison Davies is a writer and storyteller. She has a keen interest in well-being, health, and nature. She has penned over fifty books and writes for a wide range of magazines, as well as delivering workshops at universities on how stories can be used as empowering tools for both teaching and learning.

  • Publish Date: September 08, 2026
  • Format: Non-traditional book
  • Category: Self-Help - Personal Growth - Happiness
  • Publisher: Rizzoli Universe
  • Trim Size: 3 x 5
  • Pages: 77
  • US Price: $19.95
  • CDN Price: $26.95
  • ISBN: 978-0-7893-4681-0

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