Do you know your mood is setup by chemicals in your brain? Yes, it is true. There are some chemicals in your brain that make you happy and some that make you sad. Here are the list of brain chemical that make you happy and here’s how to boost them.
Dopamine | Reward and Motivation
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a major role in reward-motivated behavior, motivation, pleasure, and emotional learning. Dopamine is also involved in controlling the brain’s reward and pleasure centers.
- Try to do something new and challenging.
- Listen to your favorite music.
- Make a list of things you want to do and complete them one by one.
Serotonin | Mood and Sleep
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a major role in mood, sleep, and appetite. It is also involved in regulating social behavior, sexual behavior, and memory.
- Eat healthy food.
- Get some sunlight.
- Exercise
- Meditate
Oxytocin | Trust and Bonding
Oxytocin is a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a major role in social bonding, sexual behavior, and childbirth. It is also involved in regulating social behavior, sexual behavior, and memory.
- Spend time with your family and friends.
- Get or give a massage.
- Spend time with your pet or play with them.
- Spend time with your partner or friends.
- Show affection to your loved ones.
- Do something nice for someone.
Endorphins | Pain and Pleasure
Endorphins are hormones that play a major role in pain relief and pleasure. They are also involved in regulating social behavior, sexual behavior, and memory.
- Exercise
- Yoga and Meditation
- Create music or art
Norepinephrine | Alertness and Focus
Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that plays a major role in alertness, focus, and mood. It is also involved in regulating social behavior, sexual behavior, and memory.
- Exercise
- Listen deep breathing music
