The Neuroscience of Happiness
In this episode, I explore the wonderful world of Neuroscience and Happiness! How the Brain Creates Emotions: Traditional: triune brainConstructivist: our brains predict AFFECTInside body (interception)SensesBody budgetAffective realismPropaganda of emotion UNPLEASANT TO PLEASANTAGITATION TO CALM NeurochemistryDopamineCortisolAdrenalineSerotonin EndorphinsEndocannaboidsOxytocin How to trigger more SerotoninGratitude Sunlight NatureNLPMindfulnessMusicExercisePositive PsychologyPresent AwarenessDietReflection How to trigger more DopamineGoal settingNew ExperiencesHopeLearningMotivating ourselvesMusicChallenging ourselvesCreativityControlSportsMeditationStories How to trigger more OxytocinHugsSexConversations with friends PetsTouchWatching movies or readingGroup activitiesKaraokeSports