Serotonin is the hormone that is secreted by your body when you do something relaxing and pleasing. It is also called the mood stabiliser as it boosts your mood and reduces stress! It’s one of the 4 feel-good chemicals secreted by the body when you are happy. Serotonin brings a feeling of relief, reduces stress and tension, instills positivity and happiness. It also helps boost memory and learning, regulates your internal body clock and sleeping rhythm. Since this hormone is what helps activate melatonin, it’s key for good sleep as well!
How to increase serotonin in your body?
Serotonin and everyday activities
Since serotonin is a mood stabiliser, it only makes sense that relaxing and happy activities can boost it. You can increase serotonin levels by exercising, taking a walk in nature, practicing meditation and even getting a good night’s sleep! Anything relaxing and enjoyable to you will make you feel happy and balanced.
As a result, you will be able to reduce any stress and tension you are facing. In fact, serotonin is also key in helping you feel calm and balanced.
Serotonin is good for you because it helps reduce stress and improve sleep.. That sense of relaxation after a long day which helps you unwind for the day is all thanks to serotonin. It’s why our audios – “mindful walking” and “sleep with a smile” are simple ways to boost serotonin levels. It mixes meditation with relaxation and joy while allowing you to be balanced in the middle of the day. Walking is key as it helps you relax and sleep with a smile puts you to bed with happy thoughts, an automatic boost for your mood!
The food you eat
Another simple way to increase serotonin in your body is the food you eat! In fact, serotonin can even help reduce digestion and appetite. This is because increased stress can affect both your appetite and digestion. When you eat comfort food, you get pleasure and happiness from it. Moreover, food has a lot of happy memories associated with it too. By eating food you enjoy, you give your boost a mood. By eating superfoods that reduce stress, you boost serotonin levels too. By incorporating small amounts of bread, rice, pineapples, yoghurt and chicken into your diets, you can increase your serotonin levels. Food rich in Vitamin C and tryptophan help synthesize serotonin and improve your health.
Serotonin, just like endorphins, dopamine and oxytocin, improves your mood, makes you feel happy and can reduce stress and unhappiness. Do things you enjoy and know how to destress from work to boost serotonin.. Use the Evolve app and listen to our joyful guided audios too! Our mindful walking audio can help you boost serotonin in 5 minutes. Your serotonin levels will be high and you’ll find your mood improving in a matter of minutes.
Evolve helps you reduce stress with a variety of joyful guided audios!The Evolve app is now live globally on Android & Apple, click here to try for free!
