Habits Of A Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain To ... May 2026

: Stimulated by social trust and bonding; creates the feeling of safety in a group.

: Triggered by the anticipation of a reward; motivates you to seek what you need.

An updated and expanded edition was released, which includes new content on managing the impact of social media on our neurochemistry. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to ...

The complete title of the book by Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD, is . Book Overview

The author identifies four primary neurochemicals that create the feeling we call happiness, each with a specific evolutionary purpose: : Stimulated by social trust and bonding; creates

: Breuning suggests choosing one new behavior to stimulate a specific happy chemical and practicing it every single day for 45 days without fail.

: A core tenet is learning to sit with "unhappy chemicals" like cortisol (stress) rather than immediately reaching for "quick fixes" (like unhealthy snacks) that provide a brief dopamine spike but reinforce negative cycles. Updated Edition Go to product viewer dialog for this item

: Released when you feel respected or have social importance; linked to self-worth. Retraining Your Brain: The 45-Day Plan