Simple steps of Happiness and Hormones source of Happiness

Each one of us is doing so many things in life. If we all ask a question, what for? The final answer would be happiness. Where is Happiness? Is it internal or external..? . When a joke was cracked in a meeting, few laughed, others reacted differently. If happiness is external, then everyone should have reacted uniformly. So it indicates that happiness is internal. Some of the things what we do internally bring happiness for us.

What is Happiness?

Today everyone wants to live happily. From where this happiness is coming is the big question in everyone’s mind. Happiness is a feeling from the Heart. Many people pose as though they are very happy. But the truth is that they are in search of happiness only.

How is happiness measured & Where are we now?

As per the world’s Happiness Report 2019, released by The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, which ranks the world’s 156 countries on “how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be”, India is ranked at number 140. This shows how unhappy our citizens are. The citizens of our neighbouring countries like Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Bhutan, which are economically backward when compared to us, are much happier than us.

Existing Belief about Happiness

Some people feel that they have enough money they will be happy, while others think that if all their needs like house, food, dresses and Jewellery are there then they will be happy. But this is not true, and these material things do not give happiness.

Where is Happiness..?

Let us analyze it scientifically and find out how we can create environments which will make us and keep us happy.

Happiness is not only a state of feeling but depends on certain changes in our body. Certain bio chemical processes and hormones that are released in our body and the neurotransmitters determine and trigger our state of happiness. These hormones are naturally secreted in our body and when it is not secreted naturally it can be supplemented by oral intake also in the form of medicines.

But when it is created naturally in our body there are no side effects but when taken as a medicine it may lead to some side effects.

Secrets of Happiness

To enable natural secretion of such hormones we must change our way and method of living in order to help our body to secrete them naturally.

Hormones which are source of Happiness:

a) Endorphins,

b) Dopamine,

c) Serotonin,

d) Oxytocin

These hormones, neurotransmitters and bio chemical processes are mainly responsible for the state of happiness of a person.

Source of Endorphin:

Endorphin is released when you

a) do exercise,

b) are laughing.

Endorphin sets off a brief euphoria that masks physical pain.

Other Sources of Endorphin:

When you

a) eat a chocolate

b) experience a good smell / fragrance

Effects of absence of Endorphin:

Deficiency of Endorphin causes

a) head ache,

b) back ache,

c) neck pain

d) loneliness feeling even when you are in a crowd.

Source of Dopamine:

Dopamine is released when you

a) Achieve your goal. That is why it is always said that one should have a goal to reach in one’s life, which will give happiness

b) help others without any expectations

c) are praised by others

d) impulsive help to others.

Other Sources of Dopamine:

Avocado, broccoli, tomato and Protein rich foods have good content of dopamine in them.

Effects of absence of Dopamine:

A dopamine deficiency causes

c) Parkinson’s disease

d) will stop breast feeding milk

e) will instigate a wavering mind

f) will not allow a person to take a clear decision on anything..

Source of Serotonin

Serotonin is released when we

a) Have positive thoughts,

b) relive our past happy moments,

c) are acting or feeling self-confident,

d) are helping others,

e) feel safe and secure.

Other Sources of Serotonin: :

Sunlight and brightly lit places help to secrete serotonin. Cheese, egg, pineapple, salmon fish, potato, bread and dhal are all rich in serotonin.

Effects of absence of Serotonin: Shortage of serotonin causes

a) sad & depressed mood, b) low energy, c) negative thoughts, d) feel tense and irritable, e) crave for sweets, f) Anxiety

Source of Oxytocin:

Oxytocin hormone is a love hormone. Pregnant ladies, feeding mothers will have good secretion of this hormone. The hormone is released, when you

a) touch your life partner or your children

b) speak with them

c) have full belief and trust in other person say between husband and wife, between two friends when they shake hands or hug each other this hormone will be released.

d) have oil bath,

e) do massage,

f) bringing up a pet animal.

Other Source of Oxytocin

Banana, egg, pepper is rich in this hormone.

Effects of absence of Oxtlocin: Shortage of Oxytocin causes a) stoppage of milk-ejection reflex and prevent breastfeeding. b) autism and autistic spectrum disorders (e.g. Asperger syndrome) c) depressive symptoms

Conclusion

To increase our happiness and to lead a happy life, one must analyze and learn the method of triggering the release of these happy hormones, bio chemical process and neuro transmitters in our body. This will help people to live happily in a scientific way