How to hack the chemicals in your brain and make yourself feel better. A thread.

You can't always control them, but you can use them to your advantage.

1. Endorphins: They're pain relievers and can also elevate your mood.

They are released when you do the following.
-Exercise
-Dance
-Have Sex
-Laugh
2. Seratonin: It does a lot of things. But what we're interested in is its function in regulating your mood, sense of well-being, happiness and sleep.

Get your dose of it by doing the following.
-Meditate
-Go outdoors
-Get some sunshine
-Remember something that made you happy
3. Dopamine: It is responsible for making us feel pleasure, satisfaction and a sense of reward.

Dopamine is released when you:
-Complete a task
-Eat something you like
-Listen to music
4. Oxytocin: Makes you feel affection and bonding towards someone or something.

Oxytocin is released when you:
-Hold hands
-Hug
-Play with a baby
-Pet a dog
For a small dose of oxytocin, consider retweeting and sharing this thread.

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The first likely historical reference to Ethiopia is ancient Egyptian records of trade expeditions to the "Land of Punt" in search of gold, ebony, ivory, incense, and wild animals, starting in c 2500 BC 🇪🇹


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References to the Queen of Sheba are everywhere in Ethiopia. The national airline's frequent flier miles are even called "ShebaMiles". 🇪🇹