When it comes to happiness, who doesn't want to be happy? You also definitely want it if we can go through the day like there is no burden. Just be happy, that's all.
Fun fact, to have feelings of pleasure and happiness is not that easy for you either. It's not enough just to use the heart, there are natural chemicals in our bodies that trigger the emergence of happiness.
These chemicals are called hormones and they are owned by everyone, both men and women. Anything? Let's get to know these 4 happy hormones.
1. Endorphins
This endorphin hormone works like a drug, relieving pain in the body. Body pain doesn't just come from physical activity.
Stress, sadness, anger, fear, and various other negative feelings can cause physical pain. So not infrequently we feel stomach pain, chest tightness or shortness of breath, or heart palpitations when we feel negative feelings.
You can increase endorphins by doing fun activities, bringing rewards, and giving you a sense of satisfaction. Examples include crying, eating, exercising, and shopping. So don't be surprised if there are people who are emotional eaters or like to shop when they are stressed.
2. Oxytocin
If there is a saying "love can come because you get used to it", believe it, it is the result of the work of the hormone oxytocin. This hormone is called the “love hormone” because its job is to increase trust, empathy, and love in a relationship.
Not only that, this hormone is also an important factor for the relationship between parents and children, especially for a mother. Oxytocin plays an important role in labor and breastfeeding.
Oxytocin can be increased by increasing affection, especially physical affection such as pedicure manicure, cuddling, holding hands, playing with small children or pets, and making love. Hmm, I think this is your favorite hormone whose love language is physical touch.
3. Dopamine
Not only that, this hormone also affects memory, motor system function, and others. Dopamine is also able to make us feel alive more excited and more motivated.
The hormone dopamine and pleasure are two things that can not be separated. Dopamine is responsible for everyone's “feel good.”
Increasing this hormone is also easy. Get plenty of exercise, laugh, cook, and eat well. Oh yes, you can also record and celebrate the progress you have made, no matter how small.
Now the difficult thing is to do things that can bring the hormone dopamine. Come on, let's increase our self love and do a lot of fun things for ourselves.
4. Serotonin
This hormone is responsible for whether or not your mood or mood is good. More than that, serotonin levels also affect digestion, appetite, learning ability, and even our sleep patterns.
So if we are sad and stressed, then our eating and sleeping patterns get messy, it means you already know what hormone levels are lacking. There are several choices of fun things you can do to increase serotonin levels. You can meditate or do yoga, bask in the sun, take a relaxing walk in the fresh air, listen to music, or have a relaxing massage.
If this hormone seems to be your favorite hormone, the love language is quality time and act of service.
Feeling happy is so important for us to exist. There is even one special day, namely World Happy Day which is celebrated every March 20. Of course, you have to remember to make yourself happy. So, what fun thing would you like to do today?