BY DESTINY HARRIS
Whenever my dogs play, go outside, go for a walk, or do anything physical, afterward, they’re ALL smiles.
Do you know why? Because endorphinsmake you SMILE, feel good, enhance your mental health, and also help decrease the pain you might be experiencing in your life mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
The world could be a little bit happier, a little bit more smiley, and feel a little bit more cheerful inside if they released more endorphins every day.
With depression and mental illness growing rampant, releasing endorphins is one sure way you can help combat negative feelings, states of beings, and moods. It does take some effort on your part, but you always feel better once you complete an endorphin-releasing activity.
Smile More & Be Grateful
We shouldn’t be freaked out by people who often smile; instead, we should ask them what they have to smile about. Next, we should ask ourselves:
- What can I smile about?
- What can I be grateful for?
- What do I get to do today that I might be taking for granted?
Being grateful can be transformative to your mental health.
Endorphin Releasing Ideas
Here are some easy ways to release endorphins:
- Dance to some catchy a** music.
- Complete a goal.
- Take a walk first thing in the morning.
- Laugh (very underrated).
- Workout with a friend.
- Stretch and focus on your breathing.
- Have a stimulating conversation.
- Complete an easter egg hunt.
- Go ziplining.
- Play ball with your dogs (one of my dogs is OBSESSED w/ playing fetch 24/7).
The way to release endorphins doesn’t have to be in the form of a traditional workout. Get creative. Do something fun. Stimulate your mind, body, and soul. Try something you’ve never experienced before.
Walking
One of my favorite ways to release endorphins, help with any pain I feel in my body at times, and de-stress is to walk. The more I walk, the better I feel — holistically. When I consistently take walks, I notice multiple areas (e.g., work, mood, spiritual health, and mental clarity, to name a few.) of my life improve. Walking is also one of the easiest ways to feel better — immediately.
There are so many benefits of walking:
- Increase in mental clarity
- De-stress
- Gather new ideas
- De-escalate anger and anxiety
- Increase mobility
- Maintain a healthy weight
Closing Thoughts
Remember to laugh. Remember to smile. Remember to release more endorphins.
Life can take its toll on you when you forget to enjoy it. Your body, spirit, and overall health will thank you for consistently releasing more endorphins.
Take Action: What can you start doing more of to release endorphins starting today?
And here’s one last thing picture to hopefully make you smile. Cheers!
Thank you for taking the time to #elevate your life with this quick read. Grab your free books here — Destiny S. Harris’ Free Amazon Book Page. Wanna keep in touch online? Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, or my Website.
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