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:
154. Endorphins
Also known as our body’s natural painkiller, the hormone endorphin can help us reduce stress and other pain. Endorphins are released when we engage in activities such as exercise, eating, or other strenuous activities.
HOW TO BOOST YOUR HAPPY HORMONES?
Let’s look at the next page, how to increase the brain chemicals that make you happy.