Are you feeling down most of the time? Then it’s time to boost the levels of happy hormones in your brain!

Luckily, you’re in the right place and at the right time — this article will get you introduced to some of the habits that can in fact cause a drop in those mood-lifting happy hormones.

See which of the following you’re guilty of doing and quit doing them:

Leading a Sedentary Lifestyle

We all know that not getting your regular dose of exercise can expand your waistline and thus increase your risk of battling health issues that have something to do with being overweight or obese.

Did you know that having a life that’s sedentary can also cause your mood to drop to really low levels?

That’s because exercising not only burns excess calories, but also encourages the production of more happy hormones. So the more you exercise, the bigger your smile gets.

If you really want to enjoy lots and lots of happy hormones, consider exercising with people you love — jog with them or invite them to a game of volleyball.

Devoting More Time Online

According to mental health experts, social media is something that can considerably increase your risk of being lonely and suffering from depression.

It’s for the fact that what you see online can cause low self-esteem. And if you tend to check out your social media feed in bed, there’s a possibility for you to end up sleepless, which can wreak havoc on your mood.

Needless to say, it is a good idea for you to considerably limit the time you spend on social media.

Experts suggest for you to interact with your family members and friends in the traditional manner rather via the digital means if you want to have more happy hormones in your brain.

Being Indoors All the Time

Did you know that vitamin D is a mood-lifting nutrient because it is a major role player in the synthesis of happy hormones?

While there are numerous food sources of vitamin D and you may also take it in supplement form, there is an easy and a cost-free way for you to obtain plenty of vitamin D, and that’s by staying under the sun.

It goes without saying that spending more time outdoors during the day is a great idea if you are lacking in happy hormones in order to get plenty of vitamin D from the sun.

Just see to it that you do this before 10 in the morning and after 4 in the afternoon — there is really no point in having lots of happy hormones you are battling deadly skin cancer!

Staying Away From Carbs to Lose Weight

Are you trying to shed off excess pounds and that’s why you are steering clear of anything that has carbohydrates in it?

Then don’t be surprised if it seems like you’re feeling depressed most of your waking hours. According to experts, carbohydrates are in fact warranted in the production of happy hormones.

Rather than eliminate carbs from your diet, what you should do instead is simply limit your intake of it.

It’s also a great idea for you to turn your attention on healthy forms of carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains such as brown rice, oats and bulgur.

Being Stressed All the Time

If your everyday life is very stressful, then it’s very much likely for you to feel gloomy and miserable.

That’s because stress is something that can definitely cause the levels of happy hormones in your brain to plummet. And it’s not just your mental well-being that’s on the line if you’re constantly stressed, but also your physical health.

Experts confirm that long-term stress can increase your risk of depression and anxiety, and also high blood sugar, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

Definitely, you should avoid unnecessary stressors in your life. It’s also a must for you to partake in all kinds of stress-lowering activities to help boost your happy hormone levels.