2023 Author: Jessica James | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 03:31
Professor at the University of California Loretta Graziano Breuning in the books "Hormones of Happiness" and "Manage the Hormones of Happiness" (published by MYTH), she talks about how to teach the brain to get more pleasure from life. The easiest way to tune the synthesis of "happiness hormones" is through social connections. Below are Loretta's ideas on how to build relationships with family and others so that communication serves as a trigger for a surge of joy and strength.
Loretta Graziano Breuning
Author of the concept of "hormones of happiness"
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The "happiness hormones" - dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphin - are synthesized when you have fun. This is why it is so important to have a healthy relationship. When communication brings joy, then life in general becomes more positive and interesting.
Even if you have difficulties, with the help of a common cause, you can improve the situation. A joint hobby promotes bonding and activates the "happiness hormones". It can be walking, sports, creativity, even fishing. The main thing is that both get pleasure!
Observe others
We each have mirror neurons. They are activated when a person observes the success of others. This mechanism helps a lot to learn from someone else's experience: once you see how another succeeds, you want to repeat this path. In addition, if you are sincerely happy for others, then your mood will improve.
There are probably happy couples around you. Watch them. How they communicate, see what they say to each other. If you want to transfer this experience to your own relationship, do not stop yourself.
Develop empathy
Understanding what the other is feeling is a golden quality. By developing empathy, you will correctly interpret your partner's actions and motives of his behavior. As a result, there will be less quarrels and omissions between you.
How can this be achieved? Begin to be more attentive to your partner. Notice his mood, try to see when he needs help and provide it. You may need to ask clarifying questions first: “How do you feel? Are you upset? " Over time, extra words will not be needed.
Improve
A healthy relationship is a basic human need. When you are happy in love, difficulties in other areas of life do not seem insurmountable. Communication with experts, family psychologist, courses are tools that will help you take steps towards a happy relationship.
Relationships give or take energy. They help to feel strong or, conversely, instill uncertainty. They activate the "hormones of happiness" or stress. Simple steps will help swing the pendulum in the right direction.
