21 ways to hack your happy hormones

When I was in college, laptops were not so common. One of my roommate had a PC and she only three songs on it.

  1. La isla bonita Alizée version.
  2. Chop Suey! by System of down.
  3. Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz

We used to play these songs and they made us so happy! I used to dance to these tunes like no other songs existed.

That was my way of hacking my happy hormones in those days. Playing Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz made me happy.

The lyrics of Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz… If you haven’t heard the song, let me tell you it’s a song of hope or so I thought.

I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless but not for long
The future is coming on
I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless but not for long
The future is coming on
It's coming on, it's coming on
It's coming on, it's coming on
Finally someone let me out of my cage
Now time for me is nothin', 'cause I'm countin' no age
Now I couldn't be there, now you shouldn't be scared
I'm good at repairs, and I'm under each snare
Intangible (ah y'all), bet you didn't think
So I command you to, panoramic view (you)
Look, I'll make it all manageable
Pick and choose, sit and lose all you different crews
Chicks and dudes, who you think is really kicking tunes?
Picture you getting down in a picture tube
Like you lit the fuse, you think it's fictional? Mystical? Maybe
Spiritual hero who appears on you to clear your view
When you're too crazy
Lifeless to those the definition for what life is
Priceless to you because I put you on the hype shift
Did you like it? Gut smokin' righteous with one toke
You're psychic among knows possess you with one go
I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless but not for long
The future is coming on
I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless but not for long
The future (that's right) is coming on
It's coming on, it's coming on
It's coming on, it's coming on
The essence, the basics without did you make it?
Allow me to make this childlike in nature
Rhythm, you have it or you don't
That's a fallacy, I'm in them
Every sprouting tree, every child of peace
Every cloud and sea, you see with your eyes
I see destruction and demise
Corruption in the skies (that's right)
From this fucking enterprise, now I'm sucked into your lies
Through Russel, not his muscles
But percussion he provides
For me as a guide, y'all can see me now
'Cause you don't see with your eye
You perceive with your mind, that's the inner (fuck 'em)
So I'mma stick around with Russ and be a mentor
Bust a few rhymes so motherfuckers remember
Where the thought is, I brought all this
So you can survive when law is lawless (right here)
Feeling sensations that you thought was dead
No squealing and remember that it's all in your head
I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless but not for long
The future is coming on
I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad
I got sunshine in a bag
I'm useless but not for long
My future is coming on
It's coming on, it's coming on
It's coming on, it's coming on
My future
It's coming on, it's coming on, it's coming on
It's coming on, it's coming on, my future
It's coming on, it's coming on, it's coming on
It's coming on, it's coming on, my future
It's coming on, it's coming on, it's coming on
My future
It's coming on, it's coming on, it's coming on
My future
It's coming on, it's coming on, it's coming on
My future

So, yes, you can hack your happy hormones and here are some ways of doing it.

  1. Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep can disrupt your hormones and negatively affect your mood. Aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
  2. Exercise regularly: Exercise can release endorphins, which are hormones that can improve your mood and reduce stress.
  3. Laugh and smile more: Laughter and smiling can release endorphins and reduce stress hormones.
  4. Spend time in nature: Exposure to natural light and fresh air can help increase serotonin levels, which can improve your mood.
  5. Practice mindfulness meditation: Mindfulness can help reduce cortisol levels, which are associated with stress, and increase serotonin and endorphin levels.
  6. Practice gratitude: Cultivating an attitude of gratitude can increase dopamine levels, which can improve your mood.
  7. Spend time with loved ones: Socializing with friends and family can increase oxytocin levels, which are associated with bonding and trust.
  8. Listen to music: Music can release dopamine and endorphins, which can improve your mood.
  9. Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3 fatty acids can increase serotonin levels and reduce inflammation, which can improve your mood.
  10. Try aromatherapy: Certain scents, such as lavender and peppermint, can stimulate the release of endorphins and improve your mood.
  11. Get a massage: Massage can increase serotonin and dopamine levels and reduce cortisol levels.
  12. Take a cold shower: Exposure to cold water can stimulate the release of endorphins and reduce inflammation.
  13. Try acupuncture: Acupuncture can stimulate the release of endorphins and reduce cortisol levels.
  14. Get a pet: Spending time with pets can increase oxytocin levels and reduce stress.
  15. Try art therapy: Art therapy can increase dopamine levels and reduce cortisol levels.
  16. Practice yoga: Yoga can reduce cortisol levels and increase dopamine levels, which can improve your mood.
  17. Try light therapy: Exposure to bright light can increase serotonin levels and improve your mood.
  18. Spend time in the sun: Exposure to sunlight can increase serotonin levels and improve your mood.
  19. Take a vacation: Taking time off can reduce cortisol levels and increase dopamine levels.
  20. Try acupressure: Acupressure can stimulate the release of endorphins and reduce cortisol levels.
  21. Practice deep breathing: Deep breathing can reduce cortisol levels and increase oxygen levels, which can improve your mood.

I hope these tips help you hack your happy hormones and improve your overall mood and well-being!

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