the science of happiness 101

moving your body is the best thing you can do for your health .

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better. It's not.

what if we changed the way we saw boredom? Maybe even more like a friend?

Sight, smell, taste, sound and touch are explored and celebrated throughout our childhood. We are encouraged to explore our surroundings and learn through play. We form our likes and dislikes based on the information we interpret from our senses. Our brain takes in and organizes the information from our senses to create our reality. We begin to interpret who we are from that information and thus how we interact with the world around us.

You are influenced by the people around you. Whether that is coworkers, neighbours, friends, family, peers, neighbourhoods or greater communities; how you interact with these individuals and groups impacts your overall happiness. Social Health is one of many aspects of overall health and well-being. It is understood to be your ability to establish and maintain desired relationships. Social Determinants of Health are the major influences of how you interact with the world around you.

“The most effective means of creating lasting improvements in subjective well-being is through engaging in activities (mental and physical) that fulfill core psychological needs, such as meaning, mastery, autonomy and affiliation”. It means you have to work for it.

Studies have shown that activities such as practising gratitude, cultivating relationships, and engaging in acts of kindness can lead to the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and oxytocin, which are associated with feelings of joy and contentment. By delving into the science of happiness, we uncover not only the biological markers of well-being but also the profound impact our choices and behaviours can have on our overall satisfaction with life. Embracing a holistic approach that integrates both the mind and body offers us a road-map to navigate the complexities of happiness and embark on a fulfilling journey towards inner peace and fulfillment.