Health & Travel - Make Happy Hormones 16 Ways, Be Your Best Happy, Pt 1

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16 Ways to Make Happy Hormones

1. Fun Activities - Every day is a good day to have some fun. Even fishing & knitting don't require much physical activity - but if you're having fun & relaxing - you're making more happy hormones. There's like 100 ways: roller blading, flying kites, archery, card games, playing with your kids, baking a cake......

2. Music - Don't just listen to your favorite songs.....go ahead and sing, even if your dog chimes in. Have a great howl together!

3. Dance - Don't by shy, let loose and enjoy yourself even if people are watching. It'll boost your happy - and theirs.

4. Meditate/Pray - It's relaxing AND it can increase dopamine (pleasure/satisfaction hormone) levels by 67%.

Get Your Happy Back

5. Cooking - If you love it, go for it. You're no doubt also looking forward to the yummy you get eat afterwards.

6. Gardening - This can be a relaxing activity & getting lost in your flowers or veggie garden is good for the mind & soul. I just starting growing a few veggies, fruits, and mints. It's pretty satisfying especially eating something you grew. Oh, more dopamine.

7. Comedy Show - Sit down with a friend and LOL during a comedy show, live or on TV. We've come to like a couple comedians like Jeff, the Ventriloquist. His characters like Peanut, Bubba-J, and Achmed will have you in stiches. Laughter really is the BEST medicine.

8. Themed Sites - Whether it's a theme park, water park, activity specific park, art gallery, or museum - if it's your jam, then indulge yourself. Anything like a park ride that get's your heart racing followed by uncontrollable smiles & whoo-hoo's is a double happy health bonus.

How Do You Benefit?

When you travel - whether you're in your own backyard, your community, or somewhere in Italy - you're moving your body and freeing your mind.

Don't forget to enjoy a few moments of relaxation - it's crucial for mental & emotional wellness.

Everything gets a boost - heart health, immune system, happy mood, and stress reduction.

Enjoy your rested & restored self. If you have another hack to reduce stress - please share.

Bottom Line for Wellness

• Choose 2 things you could easily do on a daily basis. Do them for 30 days. After 30 days it becomes a habit and part of your routine.

• Choose 1-2 more things to add to your routine on a weekly basis that are specifically helpful to you & your situation.

• You CAN be a happier, less-stressed and healthier YOU.

• Don't forget Part 2 for 8 more ways to make happy hormones.

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