Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Bio Chemistry and Happiness
Chapter 1 The Bio-Chemistry of Happiness 7
Chapter 2 A Happy Balance 19
Chapter 3 The Physical Skills of Happiness 23
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Chapter 4 Grounding Techniques and Supporting Resilience 31
Chapter 5 Sleep Support 41
Strength $$$
Chapter 6 Boosting Strength and Confidence 49
Chapter 7 Key Strength Skills for Work and Life 55
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Chapter 8 Boosting Creativity and Zest for Life 67
Chapter 9 Keeping Energy and Motivation Flowing 75
Warmheartedness (Oxytocin)
Chapter 10 Warmheartedness for Ourselves and Each Other 83
Chapter 11 10 Ways to Boost Oxytocin and Warmheartedness 89
Bouncing Back from Stress and Maintaining Happiness
Chapter 12 Bouncing Back from Stress and Toning Your Nervous System for Happiness 93
Chapter 13 Happy Posture Practices for Work and Life 105
Grounded and Fluid Posture 112
Appendix 1 Happiness Boosting Menu and Quick Reference Guide 115
Appendix 2 7 Illustrated Workout Guides and Support for Muscle Recovery 123
Grounding Workout With Short Meditation 125
Bedtime workout for unwinding towards peaceful sleep 129
Self-holding sequence to relax for sleep (while lying down) 133
Strength Workout 135
Workout for Boosting Creativity and Zest for Life 143
Workout for Strengthening your reach and perseverance #1 149
Workout for strengthening your reach and perseverance #2 151
Heart-opening Workout 153
A few Stretches and Muscle Recovery Suggestions 159
Sources and Notes 161
About the Author 165
Acknowledgements 167