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Things for your daily D.O.S.E.
D = Dopamine, reward hormone: Set 3 small easily accomplished goals each day, even if they only take 5-10 mins. Set them, do em, your body will release dopamine.
O = Oxytocin, love hormone: Hug family, friends, loved ones 3x a day or pets. Or, if none of those are available, look at 3 cute animal pics or gifs online daily.
S = Serotonin, happiness hormone: Smile/ Laugh 3x per day, even if you just google dad jokes or watch youtube fails. Also, spicy foods and food cravings release Serotonin.
E = Endorphins, motivation/energy: Exercise is the best way to release endorphins, dancing is the best it helps the full DOSE, singing and dancing is the best. Hits them all.
These neurotransmitters are how our brains balance emotions, especially positive and negative emotions. The D.O.S.E. strategy helps by using your brain's own system. It is not a cure for serious imbalance but every bit supports health and healing.
There's another little acronym that sorta H.A.L.T.S. imbalances.
Try not to get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired within practical and situational limits of course
(multiple sources. if you find a significant mistake I'm happy to edit)