It's the drugs

The Happiness drug.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter. It creates the pathways to learning from experiences and anticipating a reward. It is associated pleasurable sensations, along with learning, memory and motor system function. Learn something new. Set new goals and actually achieve them today!

The Love Drug.

Oxytocin is essential for childbirth, breastfeeding, and strong parent-child bonding. This social bonding  hormone can also help promote trust, empathy, and form strong bonds in relationships. Oxytocin levels typically increase with physical activity and affection. Go ahead and spoil your loved ones with cuddling, kissing and lots of sex. 

The Mood drug.

80% of serotonin exists in the stomach, tummy, gut, belly or whatever you call your core. Hungry? this hormone is responsible for that.

Serotonin is a hormone and neurotransmitter. It helps regulate your mood as well as your appetite, digestion, sleep, memory and learning ability,  If you're feeling cranky or hangry or suffering from brain fog then a lack of serotonin is the culprit. Get yourself some sleep and a sandwich! 

The Pain drug. 

Endorphins are your body’s natural pain reliever. Your body increases endorphin production in response to stress or discomfort. This powerful hormone is responsible for managing pain and discomfort. Associated with the “fight or flight” response, endorphins help you power through to get the job done.  You got this champ! No pain, no gain!