Happiness is a feeling that can be contagious and with just one smile, and one little laugh, you can make a stranger happy.
But did you know that this is a hormonal reaction? In fact, there are happiness hormones that cause these exalted feelings of joy and euphoria. These happiness hormones that create positive feelings in us are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and the hormone endorphin. Working together, these neurotransmitters are responsible for the feelings of happiness we experience. We share with you in this article 12 ways to boost your happiness hormones.
WHAT ARE THE 4 HAPPINESS HORMONES?
The 4 happiness hormones in your body are:
112. Share feelings of gratitude
Expressing or sharing gratitude helps stimulate the reward response in the brain, which in turn releases happiness hormones in the body. You can do this by keeping a gratitude journal or practicing loving-kindness meditation. Try to be grateful for at least three things each day.