Did you know that we have chemicals in our brain that make
us feel good? One of the most important is Dopamine (also known
as the ‘feel good chemical’). Having reduced levels of dopamine can lead
to adverse effects like depression and negativity.
But
don’t worry, there are natural ways to increase your dopamine so you can
experience a more constant level of happiness. Best of all, the following
techniques don’t involve medications.
1. Exercise.
Exercise
can boost your levels of endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, which will not
only strengthen your muscles, but will help reduce your stress. The best bit? It
works with any kind of exercise – just as long as you get moving!
2. Avoid Addictions.
While addictions may provide an instant boost of pleasure,
it isn’t long-lasting. What eventually happens is that your base levels of dopamine
will actually decrease and you will need your addiction more often. Therefore, it
can beneficial to avoid addictions and focus on things that give you calm and
peace.
3. Detoxification.
Toxins and unhealthy bacteria can halt your body
producing dopamine, so make sure to consistently detoxify your body.
4. Increase Tyrosine.
This amino acid is one of the most important for the
production of dopamine. Make sure to consume almonds, bananas, dark chocolate and
green tea.
5. Music
Music actually increases your feel good chemicals, so make sure to
regularly listen to music you enjoy.
6. Organize your life.
When you complete a goal, dopamine levels are increased. Therefore, write down
your tasks, even small ones, and tick them off once you complete them. Every
time you finish a task, you’ll experience a small rush of dopamine for
completing your goal.
7. Creativity.
Being creative releases dopamine. The great thing is
creativity can be found in a whole range of tasks from writng to singing to
dancing.
8. Get a streak going.
This is a visual display of the number of times you achieve
something.
Again, by displaying things you achieve, your brain will recognize that you’re
completing goals which will increase dopamine.
9. Supplementation.
These
are the supplements that can boost dopamine levels:
Curcumin – found in turmeric
Ginkgo Biloba
Acetl-l-tyrosine
L-theanine, which is found in green tea.
10. Meditation.
This works differently compared to exercise. It will make you more
calm and relaxed, which will enable you to reduce stress.
Source : truthinsideofyou.org