Happiness is not merely the absence of unhappiness. We have circuits in our brain for positive feelings and chemical messengers or neurotransmitters that are responsible for happiness are serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins.
Here we have tried to device a structure or needs hierarchy for these happiness hormones based on the priorities.
Serotonin is often considered the foundation of happiness, associated with feelings of belonging, contentment, and overall well-being.
I helps to regulate learning, mood, social behavior, sleep, sexuality, and appetite. Serotonin is majorly found in the digestive system.
Serotonin is often released in response to exercise, exposure to sunlight, and certain foods like spinach, nuts, pineapple , cheese etc.
The general human tendency is to avoid pain and feel good. Endorphins are natural pain and stress relievers in our bodies
They produce the feelings of euphoria just like the class of drugs named opioids.
The best way to increase endorphins level in your body is by engaging in physical activities, and certain foods like dark chocolate.
Dopamine plays a key role in the brain's reward system, associated with feelings of pleasure, motivation, and reward.
When there is a low level of dopamine in your body it may result in low confidence, self-doubt, and lack of enthusiasm.
Dopamine levels can be naturally elevated by food like prunes, bananas , milk, legumes etc. Add 30 minutes of physical activities everyday and participate in things that you love at least once a day.
Oxytocin is often called the "love hormone" or "bonding hormone" because of its role in social bonding, trust, and intimacy.
It is released during physical touch, positive social interactions, and acts of kindness, fostering emotional connections and feelings of warmth and trust.
It is released during physical touch, positive social interactions, and acts of kindness, fostering emotional connections and feelings of warmth and trust.
Work on self-care to naturally increase oxytocin levels in your body.
All components in this hierarchy are essential for a happy and fulfilling life. The hierarchy only reflects on the priorities of the body.