:PROPERTIES: :ID: 2c1d3647-a3be-4a4f-94c2-100f02de1f56 :END: #+title: The Dose Effect Book Notes #+filetags: :books:notes: * Notes ** p. 105 [Quote]: Happiness is equal to reality minus expectations ** p. 125 [Insight]: Hugging someone causes a huge release of oxytocin. Something to think about ** p. 131 [Insight]: Ideas to connect with one another: - EXERCISING TOGETHER - WALKING AND RELAXING IN NATURE - CALLING INSTEAD OF MESSAGING - EATING AND DRINKING TOGETHER ** p. 137 [Insight]: Social connection checklist: 1. Remove phone 2. Listen actively 3. Compliment 4. Make eye contact 5. Connect physically 6. Ask good questions ** p. 140 [Insight]: Social Confidence Steps Summary 1. STEP 1 Accept it 2. STEP 2 Make eye contact and stand tall 3. STEP 3 Pay attention and contribute In these moments, our aim is to move our attention away from this internal voice in our minds and towards the people we are with. ** p. 165 [Insight]: The 2 serotonin principles: a) 90% is created within our guts. b) the happier your body, the happier your mind