Get in the mood for some lovin’ vibes when you hack your hormones with these feel-good activities
Feeling a wee bit tired and disconnected these days? Well, worry not! It can be difficult to celebrate special occasions like Valentine’s Day when you’re feeling down or in a bit of a slump, but the good news is, you can boost your mood the natural way through your body’s hormones!
Certain activities have been scientifically proven to promote a positive impact on our emotional state, and we can tell you how to do just that for an #AweSM Heart’s Day! Take a look at how you can hack your happy hormones, the SM way.
Motivate yourself by boosting your feel-good hormone
Wondering why you’re feeling unmotivated, tired, or uninterested lately? Maybe you’re running low on dopamine.
Often called the body’s reward chemical, dopamine is triggered by pleasurable things like rewards, winning, positive comments, even food! Give yourself a feel-good boost when you activate this hormone by enjoying a sumptuous 2 for 1 dining deal through SM Supermalls’ Lovin’ Eats promo. Or, enjoy some retail therapy when you shop ‘til you drop at the SM Store. You never know– you might just get lucky by winning freebies and exclusive deals!
Banish the Monday blues by elevating your Serotonin
The all-rounder hormone, also known as Serotonin, is essential in regulating your mood, digestion, brain function, sleep, and circadian rhythm. When you’re low on serotonin levels, you feel tired, anxious, and depressed, as well as gain weight, or have a poor appetite.
Get active to boost your Serotonin levels! Go biking with your friends at SM Supermalls’ bike-friendly lanes which are guaranteed to give you a safe, convenient, and enjoyable bike experience. Or, you can opt for a sunny day with family at select SM Paw Parks or Sky Parks. Complete with water features, swings, slides, and other facilities, you can happily soak under the sun and get a dose of Vitamin D in these areas.
Tap into your Endorphin reserve to get you in the mood
Endorphins are known for inhibiting pain signals in the brain by binding the receptors responsible for the body’s production of natural morphine. When it takes effect, dopamine is released and it induces euphoria or extreme excitement and joy.
You can tap into your body’s natural Endorphin reserve when you watch the latest feel-good films at the SM Supermalls’ Cinemas and laugh your heart out. After that, you can check out the Lovin’ Gift Fair for some dark chocolate– a delicious way to help you relax and boost your mood!
Awaken the love inside you with an Oxytocin boost!
Who would ever forget the love hormone?! Oxytocin is produced when you’re physically intimate with someone you care for. It is also triggered during childbirth, which explains why the mother and child’s strong bond. Love comes in all forms, whether we feel it towards family or friends!
But since we’re celebrating Love Month with some physical distancing involved, you can still feel connected to those around you and improve your overall well-being. How? Watch a live harana in select SM Supermalls’ Designated Dining Areas while enjoying your meal. Or, plan a date under the stars or with SM Supermalls’ Giant Flower Heart installation, Tunnels of Flowers, and big Sing-Along screens as your backdrop to make it even more memorable!