It’s your brain that decides what you feel. Get to know the hormones behind your feelings of happiness and euphoria

Sentiments are part and parcel to this human experience, they affect our decisions tinder account maker combined with the close encounters we have every day. Ever wondered what makes you feel the thrill of joy or gush of sadness? And the answer lies within your brain, which creates variation in how you experience these feelings.

How the Brain is Powerful

Your brain isn’t some central processor, but a true Kim-Jung with tactically executed (overlapping & action on) emotions driven by directly chemokine communication. Certain hormones can impact how you feel because they are released and counterbalanced, resulting in activated happiness-like feelings of serotonin or dopamine (or likewise anxiety).

Key Hormones at Play

We know of several important hormones that affect the mood:

1. Dopamine
Dopamine — The pleasure/Reward Neurotransmitter ( Molecule of happiness , Happiness hormone) By setting goals and reaching them, your brain releases dopamine — making you feel good about yourself. And this is why crossing a to-do off your list or spending time immersed in something enjoyable can produce a happiness hit.

2. Serotonin
Another important hormone to stabilise mood and create a sense of well being is serotonin. Low serotonin is often associated with depression. This can include things like exercise, exposure to sunlight and a balanced diet which may help boost serotonin levels thereby leading to more positive take on life.

3. Oxytocin
Oxytocin: Oxytocin, the love hormone, is important for bonding and social relationships. For example, weirdest of it all is that the hug hormone called Oxytocin is broken in its release mechanism and instead when u cuddle or just even touch there would be a massive peace and safety. Enhancing these relationships with family and friends, increasing oxytocin levels which affect your emotional state.

4. Endorphins
Endorphins are the substances released in response to stress or discomfort that creates an effect similar to a painkiller being administered by your body. They are natural pain relief and reward responses, felt more intensely during activities such as exercise or laughter. Physical exercise or watching a comedy show can help generate endorphins and other feel good chemicals, creating more joy.

Understanding & Managing Your Emotions

Well, knowing your mood-related hormones helps you take control of how you feel. You can set off a virtuous circle of happiness and euphoria by recognising the effect that different activity, food and social interaction have on these hormones.

Tips for Enhancing Your Mood:

• Regular Exercise: Regular Physical activity raises endorphins and serotonin levels, which helps improve mood.
• Maintain A Balanced Diet: The foods that you ingest can impact your hormone levels and emotional state so keep the nutrients coming!
• Connect with Others: Healthy relationships promote oxytocin, which can create feelings of safety and happiness.
• Establish & Lift Up Goals: Enjoy little wins, to trigger dopamine that inspires motivation and good energy.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, your emotions are controlled by YOUR BRAIN. Knowledge is power after all, and if you know the chemicals that trigger feelings of happiness or even high it will explain some things and help to manage your emotional life way better. Lean into the amazing limitless potential of your brain and make choices that improve how you feel now.