Being happy is not only a personal experience, it is also a chemical response within the body. Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin and Endorphins are the quartet of feel-good chemicals produced in your brain which are responsible for your happiness. They are neurotransmitters that can be triggered by many situations. By understanding how to hack our happiness chemicals, we can take control of our mood and be happy always. In short, a happy brain = a happy life. 

When we, as adults and children, engage in activities like exercise, mindfulness, self-care, gratitude and laughter with friends, we release these feel-good chemicals in our brains. Below are listed some happiness hacking strategies and activities that we can do with our children to help improve our moods and relationships.

OXYTOCIN "THE SNUGGLE HORMONE"

Holding hands

Patting your dog or cat

Holding baby 

Hugging your family

Snuggling

Giving a compliment 

DOPAMINE "THE REWARD CHEMICAL"

Self-care...