Health : 10 Proven Ways to Boost Your Dopamine Levels if You’re Feeling a Little Low

10 Proven Ways to Boost Your Dopamine Levels if You’re Feeling a Little Low

Dopamine is one of the most important hormones responsible for making us feel good. When the level of this great substance falls low, we get an intense feeling of sadness and distress.

Fortunately, we at Life Beauty Place know how to raise dopamine levels in the body. So when your mood is falling as fast as the thermometer, these proven tips may help boost your spirits.

Exercise

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Any physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin. Regular exercising can help you relieve stress and get rid of frustration and fatigue. Just be sure to choose a sport that you truly enjoy.

Don’t forget to detoxify your body

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The accumulation of bacteria and toxins in your body weakens the immune system and inhibits the production of dopamine. So make sure you do a detox cleanse regularly. Just prepare your favorite detox drink and enjoy its benefits.

Don’t get addicted

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Addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, or shopping can only bring us a temporary pleasure. However, these bad habits will never provide a permanent solution to our problems. A major issue with using drugs or alcohol to escape an emotional pain is that this escape is very short lived, and afterward you may feel even worse than you did beforehand. So don’t let your little joys take over, and try to enjoy the simple things in life.

Listen to music

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One of the easiest and quickest ways to boost the levels of your feel-good hormones is to listen to your favorite music. Just a few minutes of enjoying your beloved songs can make you cheerful and put you in a more optimistic state of mind.

Meet your friends more often

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One easy way to boost dopamine is to chat with your friends and relatives more often. Even if you’re an introvert by nature, getting together with your nearest and dearest once in a while can make a huge difference.

Be creative

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Creative activity also increases dopamine levels in your brain. However, being creative doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be a world-renowned artist or sculptor. Try drawing, singing, cooking, or making crafts, and you’ll see that you feel much better!

Increase tyrosine

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Tyrosine is one of the most important chemicals which is used in the synthesis of dopamine. Eating foods high in tyrosine will not only increase your resistance to stress but will also make you feel better. Much of this substance is found in almonds, avocados, bananas, watermelon, green tea, and dark chocolate. Red wine, however, contains the chemicals that increase the sensitivity of the receptors to dopamine. So if you want to boost your mood, one of the best choices you can make is to consume red wine with dark chocolate.

Meditate

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Meditation increases dopamine levels differently than physical exercise. When you are fully relaxed, your body releases more mental energy that, in turn, boosts the production of the feel-good hormones.

Checklist your tasks

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Start setting goals and objectives for yourself every day by writing them down on a piece of paper and displaying it in a prominent place. Once a task is done, cross it off your list and move on. According to scientific research, such a trick is guaranteed to lift your spirits.

Get enough sleep

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When you sleep, your body begins its job of producing hormones and substances that may increase the level of dopamine. Moreover, a healthy and restful sleep is happiness in itself.

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