Short YouTube monologue (Aug 13, 2023) by Emily McDonald presenting three quick, actionable ways to boost serotonin and improve mood: (1) a daily gratitude practice that strengthens positive neural circuits, (2) consuming cacao to raise serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins, and (3) sunlight exposure/Vitamin D to increase serotonin synthesis. Ends with a teaser for part two.
Let's talk three ways to boost serotonin improve your mood and reduce stress and anxiety. Number one is a daily gratitude practice. Practicing gratitude not only increases serotonin, but it also strengthens the circuits that are activated when you're doing the gratitude practice. Over time, this wires your brain to be more positive, optimistic, and grateful, which is a pretty powerful positive feedback loop. Number two is cacao. Cacao has the amazing ability to improve our mood by boosting serotonin, dopamine and endorphins. If you haven't tried cacao, try it and thank me later. And number three is sunlight exposure. Vitamin D increases the synthesis or creation of serotonin, making sunlight a great way to reduce stress and anxiety. I hope this helped you. And stay tuned for part two.
