Dopamine Regulation Assessment

Sleep & Recovery

How many hours of sleep do you typically get per night?
How consistent is your sleep schedule (same bedtime and wake-up time daily)?
Do you expose yourself to natural sunlight within an hour of waking up?

Diet & Nutrition

How often do you consume high-protein foods (e.g., eggs, lean meats, fish, legumes)?
How often do you consume processed foods, refined sugars, or artificial sweeteners?
How often do you consume foods rich in tyrosine (e.g., avocados, almonds, bananas, dark chocolate)?

Physical Activity

How often do you engage in moderate to intense exercise (e.g., strength training, running, HIIT)?
How much time do you spend sedentary (e.g., sitting, without movement) per day?

Stress & Mental Well-being

How would you describe your daily stress levels?
Do you practice mindfulness, meditation, or relaxation techniques?

Stress & Mental Well-being

How often do you engage in meaningful social interactions?
Hanging out with friends and family IRL, meaningful conversations with friends, trips and events, etc
How often do you engage in learning new skills, hobbies, or trying new experiences?
How much time do you spend reading books or other long form content?

Digital Habits & Dopamine-Depleting Activities

Go to Screen Time on your phone (or the equivalent for Android). Click on “See All App & Website Activity” under the bar chart. Swipe back to look at last week and document your average amount of screen time per day, as well as the top 5 most used apps and how much time you spent on each for the week.
How much time do you spend on social media per day?
How often do you check news feeds?
How often do you binge-watch TV shows or online videos (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)?
How often do you engage in online gambling, high-risk trading, or betting?
How often do you watch pornography?