Many people know serotonin as the molecule of happiness and it’s that – but it’s also more than that.
Serotonin is the chemical that adds focus and higher success to any day. How so?
1. Golf with it and you’ll get better hits
2. Relate with it and you’ll create deeper friendships
3. Sleep in it and you’ll find more rest
4. Lead with it and others find inspiration to support your vision.
What then – is more than that?
Serotonin is a choice and it-
1. Does not depend on things going well
2. Rarely sees itself as victim
3. Impacts others through goodwill, laughter, generosity, and thoughtfulness
You may be surprised to know that…
1. You possess about 5 to 10 mg
2. 90% of serotonin is in your intestines
3. 10% of serotonin is in your blood and brain
4. It’s a neurotransmitter and helps to control …
Sleep
Memory
Appetite
Learning
Cardiovascular functions
Moods
Muscle contraction
Temperature regulation
5. It’s found in foods such as milk, plums, pineapples, turkey and bananas because they add amino acid tryptophan for manufacturing natural serotonin.
6. Neurons in the brain release serotonin – and in that way it affects many behaviors
7. Low levels of serotonin can cause anxiety, fear, self-pity, insomnia and depression.
8. Some drugs such as Prozac and even LSD mimic serotonin in the brain
The good news is that you can often raise your level of serotonin in natural ways and without drugs– simply by choosing to do so. No wonder it’s called the brain’s miracle drug! Furthermore, each time you choose to build your serotonin levels - you rewire your brain's plasticity to cultivate more on a regular basis. Worth a try?
For instance, I golfed today and I made the choice ahead ... to respond well to any ball I hit. From hole to hole -- my brain kicked in and the balls got longer and straighter with each fairway. Even when a ball hit the trees, however, I smiled and allowed serotonin to guide my game.
It's a simple choice -- usually made ahead of any bad shot -- and when you plan for it ahead, serotonin can carry you into winning well-being again and again.
How have you raised levels of serotonin for yourself and others today?
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