Activities that Boost Your Brain’s Happy Chemicals

Several brain chemicals, known as neurotransmitters, are involved in producing feelings of happiness. These include:

1. Dopamine: Dopamine is often associated with pleasure and reward and is released in response to positive experiences such as food, sex, and social interaction.
2. Serotonin: Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, appetite, and sleep. It is often associated with feelings of well-being and happiness.
3. Endorphins: Endorphins are natural painkillers produced by the body and are also associated with feelings of pleasure and happiness.
4. Oxytocin: Oxytocin is often referred to as the “love hormone” because it is released during social bonding activities such as hugging, kissing, and sex. It is also associated with feelings of trust and empathy.

​Overall, these brain chemicals work together to create feelings of happiness and well-being in the brain. There are some activities that when engaged in regularly, can promote the release of our brain’s natural happy chemicals. Check out the list below and see if there are some small daily activities you can add to each day to promote overall feelings of emotional well-being.

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