8 key factors behind the

production of happiness
hormones
HIGHLIGHTS:

 Research into true happiness, carried out by Harvard University over a 75-year
period, concluded that the people we surround ourselves with, as well as our
acceptance into society, can have a positive effect on our physical and mental
health and help us live longer.
 Happiness hormones that the body is capable of producing by itself include:
dopamine, which makes us feel good; serotonin, which reduces depression; and
endorphins, which make us happy and thus help to reduce physical pain.

How do we define individual happiness?

Factors contributing to happiness can differ from person to person, and include:

 Doing the things you want to do and having the freedom to choose your own path
in life
 Maintaining positive relationships and being accepted into society
 Feeling content with your situation and not comparing yourself unfavorably to
others
 Maintaining a positive attitude and not allowing yourself to be upset or put off by
the many changes that occur in life
 Achieving goals that you have set out for yourself and keeping positive when
trying to achieve them
 Keeping fit both mentally and physically, thus reducing the likelihood of
developing illness and disease
The longest study into happiness ever carried out

Research into what makes a happy life, presented by Robert Waldinger from Harvard
University, took over 75 years to complete and looked at the lives of 724 volunteers, as
well as their partners and other family members, bringing the total number of people
studied to over 2,000. After analyzing the data, a clear correlation was found between
strong relationships, good health and happiness.
Maintaining positive relationships was also found to help people slow the aging process
and enable them to live longer lives.

8 factors that promote the production of happiness hormones

1. Exercise

Exercise not only keeps us fit and healthy, but also protects us from disease and
degeneration. It stimulates the production of various hormones, including:

Growth hormones that are crucial to repair and growth.

Testosterone, which helps to refresh and reinvigorate the body and aids muscle growth.

Insulin and thyroid hormones that help to regulate blood glucose levels and aid
metabolism.

Additionally, exercise can assist the brain in producing hormones associated with
happiness, such as:

Dopamine, the hormone responsible for making us feel good. If we are able to achieve
our body shape or weight goals, this hormone will be produced in greater quantities.

Serotonin, which can help reduce the symptoms of depression.

Endorphins, which are directly related to happiness, meaning they can help to reduce
physical pain or symptoms of injury in our muscles due to its chemical properties being
similar to morphine, which is used for pain relief.
2. Partaking in fulfilling activities that leave a smile on your face

Visiting new places, getting a relaxing massage, or partaking in activities that leave a
smile on your face, whether they involve family members, friends or loved ones, can all
provide a welcome relief from the stress and problems that may accumulate in our daily
lives. Furthermore, keeping a smile on your face when encountering difficult
circumstances can aid the body’s production of serotonin and endorphins, both of which
are directly associated with happiness.

3. Light exposure to sunlight

In addition to getting vitamin D from various fish, fish livers and egg yolks, exposing the
body to sunlight during the early morning or evening time (being careful to avoid the
hours between 10:00 – 15:00) also aids the skin’s production of vitamin D. This vitamin
not only helps to keep our bones and immune system at full strength, but also indirectly
stimulates the production of serotonin, a hormone capable of reducing the symptoms
associated with depression.

4. Eating chocolate (in moderation)

Studies have found that consuming around 50–100 grams of dark chocolate (equivalent
to 300–600 calories) 1–2 times a week could reduce a person’s chances of an early
loss of life resulting from heart disease when compared to those who do not eat any
chocolate at all. Chocolate contains essential chemicals which aid circulation and help
to strengthen coronary arteries. Dark chocolate , made from 70–85% real cocoa, is
most effective in this regard.

Although dark chocolate contains minimal amounts of sugar and milk, it still should not
be considered completely healthy and should therefore only be consumed in
moderation.

5. Focus on eating foods that are high in tryptophan

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid which the body is unable to produce by itself.
Tryptophan can be sourced from milk, butter, egg yolks, meat, fish, turkey, peanuts,
almonds, dried dates, bananas, cottage cheese and other high protein foods. The body
is able to use this substance to aid in production of serotonin and in the neurological
processes that help us feel happy. Moreover, tryptophan works alongside folic acid and
iron to assist the body in producing red blood cells.

6. Playing with pets

You may have found that your stress levels are reduced when playing with pets. This is
because our relationship with cats, dogs or other pets that show us affection can
increase the body’s production of hormones associated with happiness, including
serotonin and oxytocin (a hormone linked to love and relationships).

7. Hugging or kissing a loved one

Hugs and kisses between humans can be used to display love, kindness, protection and
lust. We generally perform these actions with people we love which, in turn, leads to the
body producing a number of different hormones:

Endorphins – the happiness hormones – that are associated with feeling enchantment.

Dopamine, which is produced when we feel satisfied, resulting in feeling happy, excited
and stimulated.

Oxytocin, which is linked to relationships and helps us to build bonds with other human
beings.

8. Meditating

Meditation is a form of spiritual relief that can be beneficial after a day full of emotional
situations that can leave us feeling down. Meditating, by breathing in slowly and deeply
before releasing that air just as gently, can help you gradually rid your mind of any
negativity you may have accumulated that day. Just being alone with your thoughts for a
few moments can help you to gain an awareness and acceptance of certain trying
situations, leaving you with a more positive perspective. Meditating for at least 30
minutes has also been shown to decrease production of cortisol, a hormone produced
during stressful times, and replacing it with endorphins which are responsible for
feelings of relief. Endorphins also produce a happy and refreshed feeling, slowing the
aging process and strengthening the body’s immune system while simultaneously
adjusting brain waves to ensure a calm mind for a better night’s sleep.

Conclusion
Although happiness means different things to different people, our life experiences and
other extrinsic factors such as social status, education, career popularity, health,
responsibilities and achievements all have a role to play in making our life complete.
Some of these may combine to help you achieve your goals, while others may require
no small amount of dedication to enable you to succeed. Nevertheless, every person is
capable of making a success of their life in one way or another, which will give them the
best chance of feeling happy and content thereafter.

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