Happy Hormones || TRICK || Short Tricks

Happy Hormones || TRICK || Short Tricks

Why do certain people and experiences make us feel calm, happy, or even joyful?
One of the key elements for this is that our positive connections and experiences of awe and
Wonder actually create a chemical reaction in our brain. This is via chemical messengers in our
brains, more commonly known as hormones.
There are four main hormones that are primarily responsible for creating those feel- good
emotions and sensations. They moderate our feelings of well-being and are influenced by our
stress levels, self-care, and lifestyle choices.
Here are the main happiness chemicals in your body:
• Endorphins Primarily helps one deal with stress and reduce feelings of pain
• Serotonin Mood stabiliser - wellbeing, happiness
• Dopamine
• Oxytocin
DOPAMINE
This hormone drives your brain's reward chemical. It is released when you are doing something
pleasurable.
This could be eating a great meal, listening to inspiring music, getting a massage, or completing a
physical exercise workout. The release of dopamine gives feelings of well-being and motivates you
to seek things you enjoy and do welI.
SEROTONIN
Pleasure - Motivational role in brain's reward system
Bonding - Love and trust
Serotonin stabilises our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness. Additionally, it helps
decrease our worries and concerns and is associated with learning and memory.
Serotonin is naturally triggered by regular things we can do each day - going for a walk in the
sunshine, getting a good night's sleep, spending time in nature or self-care activities that reduce
stress levels.
ENDORPHINS
Endorphins are produced by the central nervous system to help us deal with physical pain. They
are released in response to pain or stress, but they're also released during other activities, like
eating, exercise, or sex.
They release a brief euphoria that covers the pain. Athletes frequently speak about an 'endorphin
high' they get when they push their body to the point of real discomfort or pain.
OXYTOCIN
Oxytocin often called 'the love hormone'. Extensive research has linked oxytocin release to life
satisfaction levels.
It appears to play a larger role in women's physiology and happiness than men's. Oxytocin is
mainly correlated with a loving touch and close relationships.
This hormone provides a multiple hit, by stimulating serotonin and dopamine, while lowering
anxiety.

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