How To Hack

Your Happiness Hormones

OXYTOCIN

Give someone a hug

'Bonding hormone' - It is released when we feel connected to people.

Pet your dog/cat

Cook for a loved one

Hold hands

To stimulate oxytocin

ENDORPHINS

Eat dark chocolate

'Natural painkiller' - Reduces stress and increases pleasure.

Do more exercise

Burn essential oils

Watch comedy movie/show

To stimulate endorphins

DOPAMINE

Eat a sweet treat

'Feel good hormone' - Neurotransmitter that drives your brain's reward system.

Listen to upbeat music

Sleep well

Complete a small task

To stimulate dopamine

SEROTONIN

Go for a walk

'Mood stabilizer' - Improves sleep, reduces anxiety and increases happiness.

Do cardio

Practice meditation

Get some sunshine

To stimulate serotonin