GET YOUR DAILY HAPPINESS CHEMICALS DOPAMINE WHAT ARE HAPPY CHEMICALS?
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Feeling of trust
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Enables motivation, learning
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Motivates us to take action and achieve our goals
Helps us form meaningful relationships with others
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Also known as the hug hormone
HOW DOES A SHORTAGE OF THESE AFFECT YOU?
HOW DO I INCREASE HAPPINESS LEVELS?
OXYTOCIN
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Procrastination
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Feeling lonely
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Low self-esteem
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Feeling stressed
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Lack of motivation
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Lack of motivation
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Low energy or fatigue
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Low energy or fatigue
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Inability to focus
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Feeling anxious
Disconnect from relationships
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Feeling hopeless
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Feeling anxious
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Mood swings
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Insomnia
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Hug from a friend or family member
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Socialize
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Massage
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Acupuncture
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Meditate
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Daily to-do list
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Long term goals
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Food rich in L-Tyrosine
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Exercise regularly
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Listen to music
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Create something (writing, art, music, etc.)
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Exercise
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Cold shower
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Meditate
SEROTONIN •
Balances our mood and helps us keep our emotions in check
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Calm form of accepting yourself with the people around you
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Low self-esteem
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Overly sensitive
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Anxiety/panic attacks
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Mood swings
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Feeling hopeless
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Social phobia
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Obsession/ compulsion
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Insomnia
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Exercise
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Cold showers
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Sunlight
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Massage
ENDORPHINS •
Released in response to stress or pain
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Helps alleviate anxiety
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Mood swings
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Aches and pains
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Insomnia
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Impulsive behaviour
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Laugh/cathartic cry
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Create music/art
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Eat dark chocolate
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Eat spicy foods
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Exercise/stretch
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Massage
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Meditate