Think you can’t hack happiness? Think again!
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Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins are neurotransmitters in our brain that are responsible for our happiness.
We have the power to activate these neurotransmitters in order to access happiness… We simply have to get intentional about it.
In this fun and empowering episode we help you discover the ways you can dial into your happy chemicals on a daily basis. A little effort can produce a lot of joy… We show you the way and give you plenty of personal examples!
Dopamine: Reward
Dopamine is a motivator that gives us positive reinforcement when we achieve goals and meet our needs.
We can activate dopamine by things like…
- Checking off an item on your to-do list (breaking big goals into smaller manageable goals is therefore helpful)
- Self-care
- Celebrating a win (the reason we do so much celebrating at Vegan Life Coach Academy!)
- Feel-good music
- Exercise
Serotonin: Mood
Serotonin flows when you feel valued and worthy. Depression is a side effect of low serotonin production.
We can activate serotonin by things like…
- Meditation
- Visualization exercises (Our brain doesn’t distinguish what’s real versus imagined, so it produces serotonin in both cases)
- Gratitude practice
- Sunshine
- A walk in nature
- A massage
- Exercise
Oxytocin: Love
Oxytocin facilitates intimacy and helps builds healthy relationships.
We can activate oxytocin by things like…
- Being compassionate (living a vegan lifestyle!)
- Playing with a dog
- Interacting with rescued farm animals
- Cuddling
- Having an intimate conversation with a close friend
- Giving a gift
- Sex
Endorphins: > Painkiller
Endorphins decrease pain and boost pleasure by acting on the opiate receptors in our brains.
We can activate oxytocin by things like…
- Uncontrollable laughter
- Donating to a good cause
- Exercise
- Watching comedy
- Dark chocolate
- Sex
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