"We all like to think that we have full control over our behavior, thoughts, and of course, over each of the actions we take. However, we are completely subject to that tiny, powerful, and at times chaotic universe that are our hormones."

This document talks about hormones and how they can affect our behavior and mood. Different hormones are described and tips are offered to regulate them, such as practicing relaxation techniques to reduce cortisol, having physical contact and doing activities that promote trust to increase oxytocin, and practicing physical activity and laughing to increase endorphins. Ways to regulate melatonin, testosterone, and serotonin are also described. The document concludes with a story about how a person learned to regulate their hormones to improve their life.

Hormones are important chemical substances for the proper functioning of the body and their imbalance can affect our physical and mental health. That's why maintaining healthy hormone levels is essential for a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Hormones condition our behavior and even our mood. Moreover, sometimes any hormonal imbalance can lead us to depression or to see and feel our reality in a very different way.

They also permeate our brain, mediating our behavior and even the type of thoughts we can have. Hormonal imbalances can be regulated by favoring a correct lifestyle. Thus, something as important as eating correctly, practicing sports, and managing our stress.

Cortisol

Cortisol is the hormone that is released in states of stress and anxiety. This substance provides us with the necessary energy to get up in the morning, start our daily tasks and activities, and react to situations that our brain interprets as dangerous. The problem arises when this hormone is constantly secreted. This happens when our mind perceives that we are only surrounded by problems, when life becomes too demanding and everything seems to slip out of our hands.

• Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.
• Regularly engage in physical activity. Activities in nature.
• Establish an adequate sleep routine.
• Reduce caffeine and alcohol consumption.
• Incorporate healthy foods and avoid high-sugar and high-fat foods. Include Omega 3 in your diet. Eating cereal reduces stress. Foods with fiber and magnesium.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards problems and avoid unnecessary stress.
• Learn to say "no" in situations that may generate an overload of responsibilities.
• Seek support from family and friends in times of stress.
• Identify the situations that generate stress and look for practical solutions to manage them.
• Dedicate time to activities that promote happiness.
• Take care of a pet.