Activate Your Happy Chemicals

Well-being
Written By Mariam Fam

DOPAMINE: the "feel good" hormone

  • Complete a task on your to-do list

  • Eat something you enjoy

  • Listen to music

  • Create art or write

  • Take a nap or engage in self-care

SEROTONIN: the mood stabilizer

  • Run or jog outside

  • Sun exposure, Vitamin D

  • Meditate

  • Walk in nature

  • Swim or cycle

ENDORPHIN: the pain relief hormone

  • Laugh, watch a funny show

  • Cry

  • Eat dark chocolate or spicy food

  • Engage your senses

  • Stretch/exercise

OXYTOCIN: the love hormone

  • Play with a dog or pet

  • Hug sometone

  • Flirt, give compliments

  • Acts of kindness

  • Take a cold shower

Mariam Fam
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