when the happy hormones hit ✨
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pharrell was really on to something when he told us to clap along if we feel like happiness is the truth.... but what actually are happy hormones? and how do we get more of them?
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so, two little babes working hard to keep you smiling are dopamine and oxytocin. doapmine regulates your moods, sleep schedule, appetite, digestion, whilst oxytocin works hard to keep you feeling loved up, and is increased during and after physical affection.
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they work tirelessly with all your other 50 odd hormones to try and keep you moving - but if there's an imbalance, everything is thrown out of whack. stress, life changes, mental health illnesses, not getting enough sleep, a bad diet and more can all contribute to throwing happy hormones out the window, and leaving you feeling all over the place [it's common af babe. life happens]
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but never fear! there are ways to keep these hormones grooving. our top tips are:
🧡 practice mindfulness. meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises actually work!!! who knew.
🧡 socialise! as much as you can in these weird times... set up a weekly zoom call with friends, take a walk with your housemates, or send a funny memory via a voice note.
🧡 exercise. unfortunately, it does work. even a quick 10 min HIIT class can send your endorphins flying.
🧡 give yourself a break. if you need an extra 20 mins in bed, or having a quick cry to a sad song, do it. we're not perfect, and sometimes we need to be given permission to let it all out.
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what do you do to feel happy?