Health and Lifestyle Habits

A Daily Dose of Well-Being

When we’re feeling low, we often turn to instant pleasures like scrolling on our phones, but these habits can leave us feeling even more drained. A better approach is to activate our natural happiness messengers—dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins—through simple daily actions like completing tasks, connecting with others, expressing gratitude, or moving our bodies. By intentionally stimulating these neurotransmitters, we can boost our motivation, strengthen our relationships, increase confidence, and feel more joy, creating a sustainable and balanced sense of well-being.

Littérature scientifique associée

Jaffer, U., Hamidi Izwan, E. S., Azimi, N. D., Mohamad Zaidi, R. J., Abdullah, S., Che Mohd Nassir, C. M. N., Ahmed, M. A., & Ahmad H.Osman, R. (2024). Dopamine, serotonin, and the pursuit of balance: neurobiological and islamic perspectives on motivation – a narrative review. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 9(56), 997–1012.
- Jaffer et al. (2024) synthesize the complementary roles of dopamine and serotonin in motivation, cognition, and behavior, linking them with Islamic perspectives on balance, moderation, and holistic well-being.
Zheng, R. (2022). Pleasure and Achievement: Dopamine and Endorphins. Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology, 6, 83–89.
- Zheng (2022) explains how dopamine and endorphins trigger pleasure, motivation, and achievement, while highlighting their role in addiction mechanisms linked to rewarding behaviors.
Breuning, L. G. (2015). Habits of a happy brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, & endorphin levels. Adams Media