Whether you’re working long hours, or COVID-19 has got you feeling down most days causing major headaches, there are ways you can relieve these headaches at home.
Self-care comes in many forms, and sometimes all you may need is to tap into your happiness chemicals.
The science of happiness is hidden in your daily routine. There are a few ways that you can hack into your happiness chemicals to help release stress and headaches.
HACK INTO THESE CHEMICALS:
Dopamine
Dopamine is the reward chemical.
Ways that you can hack into this chemical include:
- Complete a task
- Practice self-care
- Get enough sleep
- Celebrate a win (small or big)
- Listen to music
- Avoid eating junk food and switch to a healthy diet
Oxytocin
Oxytocin is the love hormone.
Ways to increase oxytocin naturally:
- Play with an animal
- Random act of kindness
- Hug a loved one
- Give a compliment
Serotonin
Serotonin is the mood stabilizer, which is not only made in the brain but the gut as well.
To increase serotonin levels:
- Pray or meditate (even if it’s for 10-minutes per day)
- Take a walk or run (being in nature really helps increase mood and energy)
- Get some sunshine
- Supplements
- Remember positive events
Endorphin
Endorphin is a pain killer.
Ways that you can hack into this chemical include:
- Watch a funny movie
- Eat dark chocolate
- Exercise
- Get a massage
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