Monday, October 27, 2014

Chemistry of Happiness

Just a cool fall photo


I was reading the October 2014 issue of Best Health magazine and there was an article by Susan Biali on  'the chemistry of happiness'.  I won't go into the details of the body chemicals involved (dopamine, oxytocin, etc.) but if we didn't know it already, listening to music you love, daily exercise, eating right, carbohydrates, lots of hugs, a hot bath, meditation can all be used to induce happiness.

13 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely photo! I am sure all those things contribute to feeling well and happy. Valerie

Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...

All good things to induce happiness!

Mark said...

There are plenty of natural ways to get your mood up a little because as you said there's a surprising amount of chemistry involved. I like good people and good music to lift up my spirits.

Icy BC said...

Sounds good to me! When I am out taking pictures, I am happy :)

Lois said...

A good reminder. Self-care is so easy to set aside when life whirls you away... :)

Anonymous said...

makes it all sound so simple, lol,

Anonymous said...

Interesting and so true.
Why can't we all be happy?

Mary said...

Love your photo! And yes, I try to be good and do those things often. But sometimes I get sidetracked...

Lisabella Russo said...

Wonderful photo! Those are great things to remember, thank you! Painting larger is in some ways easier, but it does take more time. Sometime if you want you should give it a try...

Unknown said...

Such nice peaceful photograph.

The Happy Whisk said...

And laughing. She forgot laughing. It's the best.

Optimistic Existentialist said...

I agree that these things can really help immensely!! Also, pets :)

Anonymous said...

The very simple joys in life make me the happiest.