š āPleasure is the point. Feeling good is not frivolous, it is freedom.ā ā @adriennemareebrownā
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Pleasure is a feeling of happy satisfaction, of being pleased. When we do things we enjoy, our brains release neurotransmitters ā especially dopamine, the chemical messenger closely linked to the brainās reward center. We all experience pleasure uniquely because of differences in neurochemistry, biology, and past experiences.ā
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Inspiration for experiencing more pleasureā
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š¬ Watch a funny movie.ā
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ā· Do something novel. Take a language class or go sky-diving or explore a neighborhood you donāt know. New experiences release dopamine.ā
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š“ Sleep naked. Feel the sensations of soft sheets against your skin.ā
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š Snuggle with a pet or a person and give yourself and your snuggle-partner a little feel-good oxytocin surge.ā
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ā£ļø Have sex, alone or otherwise. Orgasm boosts endorphin levels in the body and flushes cortisol, promoting deep relaxation and pleasure.ā
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š Create a regular gratitude practice and give focus to all the good. (The Calm 7 Days of Gratitude meditation series is brilliant for getting started.)ā
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Self-reflectionā
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What are five things that bring me pleasure? How can I have more of them, more often?ā
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