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Happy Chemicals 101


Happy Chemicals 101: 
4 Brain Chemicals That Make You Happy - Research - Happyfeed
After the last post about good vibes and happy music, I decided to research more about the happy chemicals in the body. The 4 main chemicals; dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphin, are all very important for peaceful mental health. Here's how you can access more happy chemicals;

Dopamine- the reward chemical
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  • Complete a task
  • Do self-care activities (face mask, nails, bath)
  • Eat food
  • Celebrate tiny wins, even eating your favourite meal

Oxytocin- the love hormone
  • Play with a dog or pet
  • Spend time with a baby
  • Hold hands
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  • Hug family or friends
  • Give compliments to others 

Serotonin- the mood stabilizer 
  • Meditation or yoga
  • Running
  • Sunlight
  • Walking in nature
  • Swimming
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  • Cycling

Endorphin- the pain killer
  • Laughter
  • Essential oils
  • Comedy movies
  • Dark chocolate
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  • Exercise 
Comment below which one of these strategies is your favourite! :) 

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