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10 ways to get a natural high

Categories: Healthy Habits, Diet & Weight Loss, Motivation

We all want to feel good, right? If you're working hard at improving your diet and exercising regularly, you're already doing a lot to keep your yourself happy and healthy. Exercise has been thought to give you a nice, natural surge of endorphins often called the "runner's high," but did you know there are other ways to get that feel-good feeling naturally?

For instance, a good laugh makes you feel great, not only because you saw or heard something hilarious and likely shared the moment with someone else, but also because when you laugh, endorphins flood your brain. Other ways to get a natural high include:
  • eating a hot chili pepper
  • thinking positively
  • sex
  • eating chocolate
  • getting (a little) sunshine
  • being scared (think roller coasters and horror movies)
  • exercise
There's got to be at least on thing on that list you enjoy! What gives you a natural high?

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