Happiness Hormones:
Endorphins: Primarily helps one deal with stress and reduce feelings of pain
Serotonin: Mood stabiliser – wellbeing, happiness
Dopamine: Pleasure – Motivational role in brain’s reward system
Oxytocin: Bonding – Love and trust
Promote the Production of Happiness Hormones
1. Right Diet
dark chocolate, chili, spicy food, dates, banana, coffee, green tea
microbiome: apple, citrus, mushroom, garlic, onion, berries, yogurt, milk, cheese
tryptophan: sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, soybean, chickpeas
Omega 3: peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds
proteins: chicken/turkey, egg, legumes
Staying Hydrated
2. Exercise
Regularly, 30 min x 3 per week, runners' high, take a walk, yoga, swimming, cycling
3. Exposure to sunlight
4. Laughter
Share a laugh, watch comedy
5. Spend time outdoors
Walk in nature, outdoor activities
6. Get enough sleep
Sleep enough, take naps
7. Music
Listening to music, dancing, singing, playing a musical instrument
8. Meditation
Meditation, religion
9. Positive touches
Massage, sexual activity, hugging a pet, self-care activities,
give a hug, hold a hand
10. Aromatherapy
Essential Oils: bergamot, lavender, orange, rose, rosemary, ylang-ylang, peppermint, and lemon
11. Positive attitude
Recall happy memories, show gratitude, let go of perfectionism, get creative, have hobbies
12. Goal Achievement
Complete a task, celebrate little wins, take responsibilities
13. Be kind to yourself and others
Volunteer, partake in fulfilling activities, give a present, practice kindness
14. Recall happy memories
Remember happy moments, achievements and victories, and keep a diary
15. Spend time with friends and loved ones
Show love and affection, fall in love, and have a pet
