Simple Ways To Increase Happy Chemicals In Your Brain

Want to Feel Happy? (Of Course!). Here Are 4 Simple Ways to Manage the Happy Chemicals in your Brain

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When I eat out at a restaurant, I’m always amazed at how many people sit around a table – and don’t talk to each other! Instead, they’re endlessly scrolling on their phones – and it’s not making them happy. YOU control your own happiness – and you can increase the happy chemicals in your brain.

It’s all about properly using the chemicals, hormones, and neurotransmitters in your brain to control how you feel – and luckily, it’s simple!

I’m going to show you 4 all-natural ways to increase the happy chemicals in your brain. First though, here’s a quick overview of how and why these chemicals work.

What Are Happy Chemicals?

Your body looks after your heart pumping blood around you, your digestion, your reproduction and just about everything else, via hormones.

Hormones can also make you feel happy, sad, hungry or pumped up with energy.

And these chemicals fluctuate throughout the day, so sometimes you might feel tired, other times you might feel excited for an upcoming party you’re attending.

There are 4 main happy chemicals in your body –

Dopamine
Endorphins
Oxytocin
Serotonin

And the BEST thing about these happy chemicals is that YOU have power over them!!

You can either increase or decrease how much of them are released, through the choices you make each day.

Let’s explore how you can take full advantage of these natural happy chemicals of yours.

Cook A Meal With Loved Ones

Not many people know this, but preparing a meal and enjoying it with someone you love can activate all four happy chemicals! Let’s take it one feel-good hormone at a time.

First off, there’s the bonding and sharing special time with loved ones. All those feelings tell the brain it’s time to produce some oxytocin, the ‘love’ hormone.

The great thing about oxytocin is it doesn’t specify what type of love. Your brain will release it when you’re with a special partner or when you’re shaking someone’s hand or when you’re petting your dog.

Then, endorphins and dopamine are released whenever you’re eating something delicious. And having someone special to share the meal with just boosts their levels even more.

Oh, and don’t forget to laugh! Studies show that laughter is truly ‘the best medicine’ because it triggers endorphin release.

Finally, there’s serotonin. One way to get some is by eating certain foods that restore your gut health, especially those that contain tryptophan.

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. It’s vital for your health, but your body can’t make it. So, you have to find foods that contain this amino acid, which your body transforms into serotonin.

Eating prebiotic foods is also a terrific way to support healthy gut bacteria. By taking care of your microbiome, you can regulate your mental and emotional health.

So, eat right, be happy. It’s that simple. Fascinating, right?

Check out just a few of the foods that help maintain a healthy gut microbiome. Some of them contain tryptophan as well, so it’s a win-win!

Onions and garlic
Legumes
All types of berries
Citrus fruits
Apples
Beetroot
Mushrooms

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2. Find Time To Exercise

When you exercise for at least 20 minutes, your body releases endorphins and they make you feel happy.

Have you ever heard of the ‘runner’s high?’ Yes, that’s endorphins!

Exercising has so many health benefits – but most importantly, it impacts your emotional and mental well-being.

To take full advantage of your natural mood stabilizers, exercise outdoors. You’ll get some serotonin coursing through your veins in addition to endorphins.

Plus, working out with a group provides even more benefits than going at it alone. If you can find some friends to exercise with, that’s amazing! If all your friends are busy, join a class and exercise with strangers. Who knows? You may end up striking up a conversation with one of them, which your brain will reward you for with a shot of oxytocin.

3. Get Enough Sleep

You already know that you need anywhere between seven to nine hours of sleep each night. However, few people recognize the link between sleep and their hormones.

When you don’t get the sleep your body craves, you create an imbalance of chemicals in your body. Dopamine is especially affected, causing mood swings, lethargy, and lack of focus.

This flows onto your mental health and you begin spiralling towards feelings of depression. Not surprisingly, your physical health will start to suffer as well.

To prevent all that, all you have to do is get some quality sleep. Just those few hours can really make a world of difference.

There are tips and tricks you can try to get those invaluable hours of sleep each night.

Don’t drink anything with caffeine at least two hours before bedtime, preferably longer
Avoid heavy meals several hours before going to bed
Turn off all screens at least an hour before bedtime
Reduce the lighting and noise in your bedroom
Consider meditation for at least five minutes before bedtime to relax and reduce stress
Set up a schedule where you go to bed and get up at the same time, even on weekends

4. Enjoy The Sunshine

According to research, spending about 10 to 15 minutes outdoors works wonders for your happiness. It can help stimulate the production of not one, but two, happy chemicals: endorphins and serotonin.

Getting a breath of fresh air as you walk around the block can do wonders for your mood, even if the sun isn’t shining.

The reason? When you’re outside, your body absorbs Vitamin D from the sun. This activates the production of an enzyme that converts tryptophan into serotonin. How cool is that!

Not only that, but the natural daylight from the sun cues certain areas in our retinas to produce serotonin.

So, get plenty of rest, exercise, enjoy being outdoors and cook meals with loved ones and you’ll soon find yourself feeling happier and more joyous. It’s up to you!

What do YOU do that makes you happy and improves the happy chemicals in your brain? Let me know in the comments below.

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