Did you know that we have chemicals in our
brain that make us feel good? One of the most important is Dopamine (also known
as the ‘feel good chemical’). Having reduced levels of dopamine can lead to
adverse effects like depression and negativity.
But don’t worry, there are natural ways to
increase your dopamine so you can experience a more constant level of
happiness. Best of all, the following techniques don’t involve medications.
01. Exercise
Exercise can boost your levels of endorphins,
serotonin and dopamine, which will not only strengthen your muscles, but will
help reduce your stress. The best bit? It works with any kind of exercise –
just as long as you get moving!
02. Avoid Addictions
While addictions may provide an instant boost
of pleasure, it isn’t long-lasting. What eventually happens is that your base
levels of dopamine will actually decrease and you will need your addiction more
often. Therefore, it can beneficial to avoid addictions and focus on things
that give you calm and peace.
03. Detoxification
Toxins and unhealthy bacteria can halt your
body producing dopamine, so make sure to consistently detoxify your body.
04. Increase Tyrosine
This amino acid is one of the most important
for the production of dopamine. Make sure to consume almonds, bananas, dark
chocolate and green tea.
05. Music
Music actually increases your feel good
chemicals, so make sure to regularly listen to music you enjoy.
06. Organize your life
When you complete a goal, dopamine levels are
increased. Therefore, write down your tasks, even small ones, and tick them off
once you complete them. Every time you finish a task, you’ll experience a small
rush of dopamine for completing your goal.
07. Creativity
Being creative releases dopamine. The great
thing is creativity can be found in a whole range of tasks from writng to
singing to dancing.
08. Get a streak going
This is a visual display of the number of
times you achieve something. Again, by displaying things you achieve, your
brain will recognize that you’re completing goals which will increase dopamine.
09. Supplementation
These are the supplements that can boost
dopamine levels:
.Curcumin – found in turmeric
.Ginkgo Biloba
.Acetl-l-tyrosine
.L-theanine, which is found in green tea.
10. Meditation
This works differently compared to exercise.
It will make you more calm and relaxed, which will enable you to reduce
stress.
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