Happiness chemicals and how to hack them
Dopamine
The Reward Chemical
- Completing a task
- Doing self-care activities
- Eating food
- Celebrating little wins
Oxytocin
The Love Hormone
- Playing with a dog
- Playing with a baby
- Holding someone’s hand
- Hugging your family
- Giving a compliment
Seratonin
The Mood Stabilizer
- Meditating
- Running
- Sun exposure
- Walking in nature
- Swimming
- Cycling
Endorphin
The Pain Killer
- Laughter exercise
- Essential oils
- Watch a comedy
- Dark chocolate
- Exercising
