Hormone/ neurotransmitter

Function

How to regulate

Dopamine

Reward and memory, alertness, focus, motivation

Exercise, sleep, meditation, sunlight, hobby, inspiration, challenge

Serotonin

Regulates mood and concentration

Daylight, exercise, control of stimuli, food

Oxytocin

Peace, opens up to social activities

Sense of closeness and togetherness

Melatonin

Regulates sleep

Space in accordance with circadian rhythm

Endorphins

Dampen worry and pain, regulate appetite and immune response

Interest and exploration, exercise, rest, sauna, positive thoughts

GABA

Calmness, less stress, less anxiety, better sleep

Rest, sleep, yoga, meditate, intense exercise

Norepinephrine

Raises alertness, regulates fight and flight response

Exercise, sleep, music, meditation, no overstimulation, making own decisions

Glutamate

Learning and memory

Rest, sleep, yoga, meditate, intense exercise

Thyroxine

Digestion, heart & muscle function, brain development

Rest, sleep, yoga, meditate (reduce stress)

Insulin

Control blood sugar level

Exercise, sleep, yoga, meditate (reduce stress)

Cortisol

Helps body deal with stressful situations

Exercise, sleep, yoga, meditate, monitor thoughts, socialize, have fun