A morning habit of pre-administering serotonin through 'recollective laughter' before getting out of bed.

Good morning. This is Ryujin.
I thought I might write about myself for a change.
Thank you for your support today as well.😊

• For those who find it hard to get out of bed in the morning and feel heavy-hearted

• For those who tend to get dragged into negative thinking before heading to work

• For those who want to focus more lightly on work, housework, or studies

• For those who want to naturally increase the happiness hormone, serotonin

This is a 'brain warm-up habit' that takes only 30 seconds and is recommended for you.

🌟 Changes you can gain with this skill

1. Your mood will be set right immediately after waking up, making your morning feel lighter

2. Your concentration for commuting, housework, and studying will improve

3. You will be less likely to get dragged into negativity

4. You will have more breathing room at the start of your day

5. The accumulation of small feelings of happiness will lead to long-term self-confidence

1️⃣ [Problem Statement] Why is the mood heavy in the morning?

Feeling 'I'm sluggish again...' the moment you wake up in the morning is not a sign of weak willpower.

• Serotonin secretion is almost zero during sleep

• Immediately after waking up, the parasympathetic nervous system is dominant, keeping you in night mode

• Body temperature and blood pressure are low, and the brain is still in energy-saving mode

Because of this, it is a time of day when negative thoughts and anxiety easily take precedence.
If you start your day without switching on your brain, you are more likely to be swept away by waves of emotion.

2️⃣ [Scientific Background] Serotonin and the morning brain

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that serves as the foundation for emotional stability, focus, and motivation.

• Secretion is promoted by sunlight, rhythmic exercise, and smiling

• When secreted in the morning, it also becomes the raw material for the nighttime sleep hormone (melatonin)

In other words, morning serotonin habits are directly linked to the quality of your sleep at night as well.

And this has been proven by psychological research👇

3️⃣ [Psychological Effects] Why reminiscent laughter regulates morning emotions

When you laugh, your brain is tricked into thinking you are having fun.
As a result, the following effects occur.

1. The autonomic nervous system naturally shifts into morning mode

2. Heart rate and blood flow rise gently

3. Negative thoughts become harder to enter

Even if it is a past event, the brain misidentifies it as fun right now, so you can regulate your emotions in an instant in the morning.

4️⃣ [Practice Method ①] Spend 30 seconds before getting up recalling 'the moment you laughed the most yesterday'

The method is very simple.

1. When the alarm goes off, take a deep breath while keeping your eyes closed

2. Recall the event that made you laugh the most yesterday

3. Replay the facial expressions, voices, and even the atmosphere of the surroundings at that time

4. Once the corners of your mouth naturally lift, hold that for 3 breaths

With just this, the brain's engine warms up and serotonin begins to flow.

5️⃣ [Practice Method ②] Prepare fuel for the next morning with a nightly laughter memo

If you don't have material to recall, you will be lost in the morning.
Therefore, writing just one line of a 'laughter memo' before going to bed will double the effect.

• The cat video I saw during lunch break was hilarious

• My colleague's slip of the tongue was cute

• The conversation that made me laugh at dinner with my family

The next morning, this note becomes instant serotonin fuel.

6️⃣ [Application] Stay energized all morning with a second dose

In addition to recollective laughter in the morning, laughing again while commuting or getting ready will sustain the effect.

• Take a quick peek at your laughter notes on the commuter train

• Recall them and grin while brushing your teeth

• Laughing out loud slightly also deepens your breathing

Since a serotonin-dominant state lasts throughout the morning, your concentration will improve.

7️⃣ [Case Study] Changes in practitioners

A sales professional who continued this habit for two weeks experienced the following changes:

• Going to work in the morning is no longer painful

• Reduced social media addiction during the commute

• Started being able to talk with a natural smile from the morning, improving the atmosphere of business negotiations

You can feel your emotional state shift, even with just 30 seconds a day.

8️⃣ [Systematization] Setting up the environment helps habits stick

The secret to maintaining a habit is to physically prepare triggers that help you remember.

1. By your bedside, a small notebook and pen for laughter notes

2. Wake up to a gentle alarm sound (avoid startling ones)

3. Place a note where you can see it in the morning

By doing this, the habit will be automated even unconsciously.

9️⃣ [Points of caution and examples of failure]

• Trying to force yourself to laugh will have the opposite effect

• If negative memories come to mind, reset with a deep breath

• On days you can't remember anything, using cat videos or gag manga as a substitute is fine

The important thing is to enjoy it naturally.

🔟 [Summary and question] Whose face will you laugh at tomorrow morning?

• Pre-administer serotonin with 30 seconds of recollective laughter in the morning

• Your mood will lighten, and your concentration and interpersonal relationships during the day will improve

• Feelings of happiness will accumulate, leading to long-term mental stability

Finally, a question for you.

Starting today, with this 30-second morning habit, your day will begin to change quietly.