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The brain has its own team of hormones to \u201cboost\u201d us, naturally improving mood and energy.<\/span>
\nThe brain has its own team of hormones to \u201cboost\u201d us, naturally improving mood and energy.<\/span>
\nThe brain has its dream team of hormones to naturally boost mood and energy. You just need to know how to stimulate them. Here\u2019s how.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simona GOUCHAN<\/span><\/p>\n

Why subscribe?<\/span>
\nWhen winter sets in, our minds sometimes struggle to keep up. Fortunately, a few simple steps are enough to revive vitality and cheerfulness. British neuroscientist TJ Power, a leading figure on social media (with nearly 900,000 Instagram followers), shows in his book \u201cThe Right Dose\u201d (a clever acronym for dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins), published by Marabout, how to stimulate the hormones of happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n

American psychiatrist Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained specialist in nutrition and metabolism, reminds us in \u201cNourish Your Brain, Heal Your Mind\u201d (published by Thierry Souccar) that food remains central to psychological well-being. Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, attention or memory problems\u2026 brain chemistry is built upon food choices. Providing essential nutrients, avoiding those that cause stress, and, metabolically, maintaining healthy blood sugar and insulin levels are all crucial. Between simple routines and balanced menus, these two complementary approaches help us get through the cold season with a clear mind and in good spirits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Regain Motivation and Energy with Dopamine.<\/span>
\nNotifications, likes, endless videos\u2026 the brain runs on dopamine, the molecule of vitality and motivation. But, constantly bombarded with stimuli for everything and anything, the dopaminergic circuits become depleted. The result: we get bored easily, we procrastinate, we feel drained. Contrary to popular belief, dopamine is not the pleasure molecule, but the one that drives us to act, learn, and create. For our ancestors, every effort (hunting, lighting a fire, building a shelter\u2026) brought a slow but lasting reward, emphasizes TJ Power. Today, a simple click or a like is enough to trigger a mini-dopamine rush, a fleeting pleasure that, in the long run, dulls the desire to act.<\/span><\/p>\n

Neuroscientists call it an \u201cevolutionary mismatch\u201d: our brains, calibrated for sustained and tangible effort, find themselves trapped in a world where everything is at our fingertips, where rewards are instantaneous, an endless \u201cdopamine land.\u201d The remedy? A reset. A former notification addict, TJ Power suggests retraining your brain for genuine satisfaction through basic habits: taking a cold shower, tidying up your home, reading, or even watching TV\u2026 but without your phone within reach. These small actions, which require a bit of self-discipline, reactivate the natural dopamine cycle: effort followed by real pleasure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe need to allow ourselves moments without our mobile phones during the day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoiding your phone upon waking and structuring your morning is the first thing to do. Dive into notifications within minutes of waking up blocks the momentum built up overnight, when the brain regenerates its resources. Then, making your bed, brushing your teeth, or taking a cold shower sends a clear signal to your brain: \u201cI\u2019m taking control of my day.\u201d And, to limit unnecessary dopamine rushes, TJ Power recommends intermittent phone-free time: setting aside periods of time during the day without your phone and scheduling specific times to check social media. He himself only allows himself three time slots: 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. \u2013 appointments he looks forward to.<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting into the flow, that state of total concentration, is another effective tip. Sports, reading, gardening, writing\u2026 immersing yourself in a demanding task slowly raises dopamine levels, fueled by the effort. Often, fifteen minutes of sustained attention is enough to trigger the mechanism: once you reach that point, the brain is firing on all cylinders, concentration becomes fluid, and you are fully anchored in the present moment. The result: productivity, motivation, and genuine enjoyment are beautifully synchronized.<\/span><\/p>\n

On your plate,<\/span>
\nfocus on quality protein. Dopamine is made from amino acids like tyrosine and phenylalanine, but it also needs cofactors: iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, and vitamins B6, B12, and folate. Dr. Georgia Ede emphasizes that animal proteins (meat, fish, eggs, seafood) are the most effective at providing these nutrients in an easily absorbed form, even going so far as to call meat a \u201csuperfood.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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As for eggs, and in particular the yolks, they constitute an almost perfect food, providing many essential nutrients, often insufficient in the modern diet, such as choline (a component of cell membranes and a precursor of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter essential for learning and memory), omega-3 fatty acids, particularly if the hens are raised in pasture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vegetarian or vegan? Vary your sources of plant-based protein (nuts, tofu, quinoa, buckwheat, legumes, etc.) to cover all the essential amino acids, and make sure to supplement your intake of vitamin B12, iron, zinc, copper, iodine and omega-3 (EPA\/DHA), which are often deficient in exclusively plant-based diets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Boosting self-confidence and connection with others with oxytocin<\/span><\/p>\n

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