If you want to optimize your brain & improve your mood you need to understand these 4 brain chemicals:
-Dopamine
-Oxytocin
-Serotonin
-Endorphins
Here are 10 key lessons from "The DOSE Effect" by @tjpower:
1) Dopamine = Motivational chemical
Oxytocin = Connection chemical
Serotonin = Mood & Energy chemical
Endorphins = De-Stressing chemical
2) The 6 main causes of low dopamine:
3) Natural forms of happiness:
4) Important advice if you have ADHD:
5) The importance of viewing morning sunlight:
6) The 4 causes of low endorphins:
7) Dopamine summary:
8) Oxytocin summary:
9) Serotonin summary:
10) Endorphins summary:
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