Brain gym: a daily dose of happiness

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In our daily life, body language plays a pivotal role.  It can be expressed in many forms through singing, dancing and gratitude. Science contributes a lot towards our behaviour and makes us who we are. Feeling motivated, excited, staying calm in a tough situation or feeling loved, Happy Brain Chemicals are the key ingredients to lead a happy life and sustain a positive attitude. They have similar properties and work well together to ensure we are becoming the best version of ourselves. The only downfall is that if they become too low or high in your body, health problems are likely to develop. So, maintain a good lifestyle balance and receive the best results. Come and let’s experience DOSE



Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in our brain that  improves concentration, helps us to work towards goals and find things interesting. When you feel you have achieved something, are motivated and alert, your brain releases a rush of dopamine, hence keeping your dopamine levels normal and balanced.

Examples to increase your dopamine include, 

🧠 Aiming for your goals

🧠 Watching your favourite show 

🧠 Getting enough sleep 

🧠 Meditating

🧠 Listening to music 

🧠 Practice stress management 

In relationships, oxytocin is associated with greater trust, empathy and social interactions, as well as reduced stress levels. Oxytocin enhances a sense of calm and contentment while lowering your nerves

Not necessarily romantic relationships, social bonding increases the levels of oxytocin. Examples to increase oxytocin include 

🧠 A good laugh with friends 

🧠 Giving a warm hug to a loved one

🧠 Meditating

🧠 Exercising 

🧠 Pat a dog (shih tzus love attention- my favourite breed)

Linked with happiness and calmness, Serotonin is known as the “feel good hormone” and fights off anxiety and depression. It sends off signals between nerve cells to help with brain function and controlling your mood. Examples to increase Serotonin include 

🧠 Exercising

🧠 Spending time outdoors, sit out in the sun 

🧠 Having a good night sleep (serotonin regulates sleep pattern)

🧠 A good healthy diet

🧠 Attending yoga classes


Get set go..be limitless and let your endorphins run wild. Release your endorphins to live life to the fullest.

Endorphins are natural hormones and produced to help relieve pain, reduce stress, improve mood and build a stronger immune system. They can make you feel good and learn better. Examples to increase Endorphins include


🧠 Exercise

🧠 Sing a song 

🧠 Eat dark chocolate 

🧠 Eat spicy food

🧠 Have a good massage

🧠 Laugh, laugh and laugh 


Pursuit of happiness


Get your daily dose of these 4 happy brainpower chemicals. Hang on to them, value them and they will be by your side bringing happy moments in your life. Begin your soulful journey with a DOSE of happiness!

Keep in mind: Sometimes our health does not come from the food we eat, supplements or medicines. Most of the time it comes from peace of mind, peace of heart and peace of soul. It also comes from your laughter and love


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