Habits of a Happy Brain
Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels
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Habits of a Happy Brain
Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels
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- Boost Happy Chemicals: Learn how to increase serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphin levels.
- Retrain Your Brain: Develop new neural pathways to enhance happiness and well-being.
- Practical Exercises: Engage in simple activities to improve mental health and happiness.
- Improved Habits: Create lasting habits that promote a happier, healthier life.
— Bowling This Month
This book bridges neuroscience and self-help by explaining how our brains produce happiness through four primal neurochemicals. Breuning reveals why these chemicals are fleeting and how to intentionally activate them through repeatable habits. Readers will learn to identify which chemicals they lack, replace unproductive routines, and create sustainable paths to joy.
What Readers Will Learn
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How survival instincts limit happiness: The brain’s default focus on threats and short-term rewards, and how to override it.
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The role of neuroplasticity: Methods to form new neural pathways that make positivity a default response.
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Daily habits for each chemical: Specific activities like incremental goal-setting (dopamine), mindful social interactions (oxytocin), and physical movement (endorphin).
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Avoiding common pitfalls: Why chasing constant happiness backfires and how to embrace natural emotional cycles.
Why It Works
Breuning’s approach merges academic rigor with accessibility, offering clear explanations of complex concepts like the “habit loop” and neurotransmitter functions. The 45-day framework provides immediate structure, while real-world examples—from social dynamics to workplace motivation—make the science relatable.
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The book: "Habits of a Happy Brain" Is perfect for:
- Individuals Seeking Improved Mental Health: This book is ideal for those looking to enhance their mental well-being by understanding and managing their brain chemistry. It offers practical strategies to boost happiness through simple exercises and habit formation.
- Self-Improvement Enthusiasts: People interested in personal development and self-improvement will find this book valuable. It provides insights into how to reprogram the brain to increase happiness and satisfaction, aligning with goals of personal growth.
- Educators and Parents: Educators and parents can benefit from this book as it offers a scientific approach to understanding human motivation and happiness. It can help them develop strategies to promote positive behaviors and well-being in their students or children.
Meet the author
Loretta Graziano Breuning is the founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. With a PhD in International Business from Tufts University and decades of research in neuroscience and behavior, she specializes in translating complex brain science into practical strategies for overcoming anxiety and building positive habits. Breuning’s work focuses on the neurochemical roots of human behavior, particularly how dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin shape decision-making and emotional resilience. Her bestselling books, including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels and The Science of Positivity, distill cutting-edge research into actionable steps for mental well-being.
Breuning’s career spans academia, corporate training, and public speaking, where she has helped individuals and organizations harness brain chemistry to reduce stress and improve motivation. Her insights draw from both her academic rigor and hands-on experience advising diverse audiences, from students to Fortune 500 teams. She currently resides in Oakland, California, and enjoys hiking in the redwood forests, which she credits for inspiring her reflective approach to neuroscience.
