What are your happiness chemicals and how do you unlock them?👇 (SAVE FOR LATER)
When asked what makes us happy we often think of fond memories, the events that have happened in our lives, loved ones, food, holidays, or anything else! Not often to we attribute the hormones released to the type of happiness we are feeling, but this is a great way to know what triggers those chemical reactions and hack your own happiness in moments that you need it the most.
1. Endorphin – Endorphins are your body’s natural pain killer and you’ll probably feel these most when you’re exercising, listening to music, watching a movie or reading a book or generally having a giggle.
2. Serotonin is best-known as the happiness hormone, or your mood stabiliser. The best way to boost your serotonin production is to get outdoors, be at one with nature, and even better, whilst the sun is shining. Be mindful and try some meditation too.
3. Dopamine – Getting a hit of dopamine is the reward chemical, so this is the rush you’ll feel when you achieve a goal, complete a task and generally just looking after yourself. Self care is really important to release more Dopamine, as are random acts of kindness!
4. Oxytocin – The bonding & love hormone. This is feeling is you get from loved ones (including pets!), close relationships, and that warm fuzzy feeling that comes from giving someone a cuddle.
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