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:
131. Spend time outdoors
One of the best – and most common – ways to increase the happy hormones in your body is to spend time outdoors. Spending time in sunlight can increase the production of serotonin and endorphins. Spending even half an hour outside, walking in a park, can do the trick.