A universal truth is that we would all like to be happier, yet when we chase this elusive concept, we often end up right back where we started-or worse. But what if we could find activities to trigger our neurological pathways for positive emotions, and happiness just sort of comes along for the ride?
NeuroAdventures explores this question objectively from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and psychology perspectives, then illustrates these findings subjectively by taking the reader on a year of Neuro Adventures-outdoor adventures deliberately chosen and mindfully executed to stimulate natural neurotransmitter chemical pathways of happiness in our brains.
This book also highlights environmental issues encountered along the way- raging wildfires in our fields and forests, coral bleaching and plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways-along with a hopeful message for how to address these problems using tools of economics and science guided by compassion.
Will regular participation in NeuroAdventures improve our baseline levels of happiness? The simple answer is "Yes." (Along with improvements to our physical, mental, and spiritual health!) But... How? This book illuminates the details and inspires us to pursue our own NeuroAdventures, making our time on this planet a journey to remember.
