Unlock the power of your mind by manipulating your brain chemicals. Discover four intriguing methods to boost productivity, leveraging the science of neurochemistry. Prepare to redefine your work ethic and achieve more than you ever thought possible.
Happy people are more motivated, effective, and productive
Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, and Endorphins are the hormones responsible for your happiness
- Ways to intentionally cause these neurotransmitters to flow:
- Motivate yourself to take action toward your goals and give you the momentum of reinforcing pleasure when achieving them
- Break big goals down into little pieces to create a series of little finish lines for frequent dopamine release
- Create new goals before achieving your current one to ensure a consistent pattern for experiencing dopamine
- Reflect on past achievements to re-live the experience
- Serotonin flows when you feel significant or important
Oxytocin
Often referred to as “the cuddle hormone,” a simple way to keep oxytocin flowing is to give someone a hug.
- A Doctor recommends eight hugs each day
- Inter-personal touch, like a hug, not just a hand-shake, increases the hormone and reduces cardiovascular and immune system stress.
Endorphins
Similar to morphine, it acts as an analgesic and sedative, diminishing your perception of pain.
- Along with exercise, laughter is one of the easiest ways to induce endorphin release.
- Aromatherapy, particularly the smell of vanilla and lavender have been linked with the production of endorphins.
