Know More of What Makes You Happy: Happy Hormones 101

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You have always been in continuous pursuit of happiness. You are struggling to find your happiness elsewhere.

You may even be going through destination addiction, according to therapist and life coach, Lauren Britt. 

It is a preoccupation with the idea that happiness is in the next place, the next job, or with the next partner. 

She even added that until you give up the idea that happiness is someplace else, it will never be where you are. 

Instead of looking elsewhere, why not look inside you? To be truly happy, you have to know and understand yourself better.

Here are some of the happy hormones you’ll be very pleased to get to know and meet:

Oxytocin establishes intimacy, trust, and relationships. This hormone is sometimes referred to as the “bonding hormone,” as it leads you to love, bond, socialize, and build meaningful and lasting relationships with significant people.

New studies even show that oxytocin can make you more sympathetic, supportive, and open with your feelings towards your special someone. What could be happier than that?

Testosterone gives men vigor and confidence in their day-to-day activities. It also increases sex drive and libido which is vital for the enjoyment of physical intimacy with your spouse.

Studies also show that testosterone lowers the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. More than sex, you’ll enjoy growing old together.  Indeed, a happy wife equates to a happy life!

Progesterone elevates your mood and sense of well-being. It also acts as nature’s valium to keep you calm. You can be calm and stay beautiful as it improves your bust line and stops estrogen’s tendency to store fat in your waist, hips, and thighs. This hormone will make it possible for you to wear that keep-calm-and-just-be-happy shirt convincingly.

Serotonin like progesterone, regulates your mood, prevents depression and makes you feel happy. Increased levels of serotonin promote a more positive, care-free, and joyous mode, which is why it is even coined as the “happy hormone.” You can even be someone else’s happy pill if you keep your high level of serotonin. Happiness gets better when shared.

Endorphins make you feel good and act as your knights in shining armor. They are released in times of pain and stress, and act as an analgesic and sedative, weakening your sensitivity to pain. Exercise your way to happiness or laugh your heart out, and release more endorphins!

Dopamine helps maintain your focus. As the “reward hormone,” it motivates you to put your dreams into action and gives you an incomparable satisfaction when you achieve them. Create little versions of your big dreams and release dopamine for day-to-day motivation. Be a go-getter and keep your dopamine flowing!

Most of the things that bring cheer in your life can be found in these hormones. They do so many wonderful things to make you feel happier! Stop pursuing happiness and start creating it!