This episode is all about staying happy. As we are right in the crux of COVID-19 right now, this is a super important message to spread. We all could do with some happiness pills. I can’t legally give you medication to make you happier, but what I can do is share with you some things you can do right away to improve your happiness each day. The following are some useful links to check out.

Dopamine 

Healthline - 10 ways to increase your dopamine levels naturally

BBC Good Food - The Dopamine Diet

Science Daily - Dopamine: Far more than just the happiness hormone

National Library of Medicine - Meditation

Research Gate - Increased Dopamine Tone During Meditation-Induced Change of Consciousness

Oxytocin

Healthline - 12 ways to boost your oxytocin levels

Healthline - Why is oxytocin known as the love hormone?

National Library of Medicine – Raise you oxytocin levels with music

National Library of Medicine - The Role of Oxytocin Levels in Dog-Owner Relationship

Mayo Clinic - Kindness makes you happier

Research Gate - Meditation

Serotonin 

National Library of Medicine - How to increase serotonin in the brain without drugs

Harvard Medical School – Brain Food

The Age Newspaper - Sunlight

BrainMD – Did you know serotonin can help with your sleep?

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Understanding Sleep

BrainMD – Best healthy way to increase Serotonin levels 

National Library of Medicine - Meditation

Endorphins

Healthline - How to increase endorphins 

National Library of Medicine - Exercise

International Conference on Chemical, Biological and Environment Sciences - Meditation

New York Times - Laughter

Healthline – Can a Soothing Bath Deliver Same Results as Exercise?

Physio.co.uk - Massage

National Library of Medicine - Massage increases oxytocin and reduces adrenocorticotropin hormone in humans