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Four Great Hormones to Stimulate
Well-Being
Gilbert Brenson-lazan October 30, 2013
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FOUR GREAT HORMONES TO STIMULATE WELL-BEING
¿WHAT DO YOU PERCEIVE IN YOUR MIND AND YOUR BODY WHEN YOU ARE STRESSED, AS OPPOSED TO WHEN YOU FEEL
GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF.
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NEUROCHEMISTRY OF WELL-BEING
A feeling of personal well-being depends on the combination of neurotransmitting hormones stimulated in the brain.
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MAIN NEUROTRANSMITTERS
CORTISOL: an adrenaline alert and energy rush in the face of a threat. It is valuable for survival (fight-flight-paralyze) however, its excess is the source of stress. ENDORPHIN (Endogenous Morphine): relieves pain, stimulates physiological immunity and strengthens resilience to stress.
DEVELOPING RESILIENCE AND REDUCING STRESS DEPEND UPON THE COMBINATION OF
REDUCING CORTISOL AND INCREASING ENDORPHINS
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RESILIENCE
Personal Resilience (Stefan Vanistendael,1994) a the combination of: • Innate human capacity to face adversity and resist destruction • The willingness to grow, evolve and develop in spite of adversity,
and… • The use of adversity itself to learn and transform oneself.
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RESILIENCE ALSO DEPENDS ON CONTEXT:
• Individual Development Factors
• Interpersonal Development Factors
• Strategic Thinking Factors
• Vision Factors
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INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
• Valuing both the person and the behavior: the being and the doing
• Supporting a sense of personal identity and role • Asking for perceptual and behavioral flexibility • Stimulating self-awareness and self-correction • Facilitating self-esteem and self-confidence • Helping people distance themselves from negative
messages, behaviors and conditions.
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE AND
REINFORCE RESPONSIBLE AUTONOMY:
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INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Valuing inclusivity and diversity • Stimulating dialogue to gain understanding, make
decisions and transform conflicts • Reinforcing expressions of affection and mutual help • Listening empathically and attentively • Having a sense of humor that does not belittle anyone
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE AND
REINFORCE THE SPACES AND PROCESSES OF MEANINGFUL
CONVERSATIONS:
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STRATEGIC THINKING
•Promoting transfunctional collaboration •Practicing reflection and group self-correction •Setting challenging and realistic goals •Asking for help when it is needed •Measuring and evaluating results.
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE
AND REINFORCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC
THINKING
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VISION FACTORS
•Sharing core values •Facilitating the internalization of the corporate
mission and team purpose •Expressing expectations of a promising future • Integrating corporate goals and aspirations with
those of the people and their social systems.
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE
AND REINFORCE THE CO-DEVELOPMENT OF A RESPONSIBLE
AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE:
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PRESSURE, TENSION, STRESS
Pressure A physical or mental force that
makes contact with us.
Tension Two or more equal and opposite
pressures
Stress
Systemic impairment that results
from facing a prolonged and/or
intense period of tension
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HOW WE GENERATE ENDORPHINS IN OURSELVES AND IN OTHERS
PHYSICAL
SOCIAL SPIRITUAL
• Exercise • Massage • Consensual sexual relationships • Balanced diet • Deep breathing
• Smiling • Positive thinking • “Alpha” relaxation • Using creativity • Flexibility • New learnings, challenges
• Meaningful Conversations • Strengthening family networks • Participation & consensus • Good, close friends • Co-Creation & synergy
• Praying & meditating
• Contact with pets and nature
• Singing & dancing
• Helping others
• Defining and living values and purposes
MENTAL-EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPING RESILIENCE AND REDUCING STRESS DEPEND UPON THE COMBINATION OF
REDUCING CORTISOL AND INCREASING ENDORPHINS
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“PREMIUM” NEUROTRANSMITTERS
DOPAMINE: it is generated in the system by the achievement of a personal goal, the satisfaction of a “job well done”, and also by eating or enjoying a sexual activity. Any excess can be addictive. SEROTONIN: generated by public recognition and by receiving “Warm Fuzzies” It creates feelings of pride, well-being and achievement. It is the necessary “regulator” to avoid excesses and maintain a good life balance. OXITOCIN: generated by trusting relationships, physical expression of appreciation and acts of generosity. It gives a sense of total personal fulfillment and “wholeness”.