Happy Brain Chemicals
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What is the love hormone?
oxytocin
How can we increase endorphins, the happy hormone?
• eat dark chocolate • exercise • laugh • eat spicy food
To increase dopamine levels, we can...
• exercise • celebrate little wins • sleep 8 hours a night
How can you increase oxytocin, the love hormone?
• give a hug • receive a gift
How can we increase the hormone that controls our mood: serotonin?
• vitamin D from the sun • engage in a random act of kindness • relive a happy moment in your head • practice gratitude
What hormone controls mood?
Serotonin
What hormone allows us to feel bliss, pleasure, euphoria, and motivation?
Dopamine
What hormone makes you happy?
Endorphins
