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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-flightparalyze) 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
7 REDUCING CORTISOL AND INCREASING ENDORPHINS
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:
•

•

Interpersonal Development Factors

•

Strategic Thinking Factors

•
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Individual Development Factors

Vision Factors
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE
ORGANIZATION STIMULATE AND
REINFORCE RESPONSIBLE
AUTONOMY:

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• 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.
INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE
ORGANIZATION STIMULATE AND
REINFORCE THE SPACES AND
PROCESSES OF MEANINGFUL
CONVERSATIONS:
• 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
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STRATEGIC THINKING
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND
THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE
AND REINFORCE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 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.
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VISION FACTORS
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND
THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE
AND REINFORCE THE CODEVELOPMENT OF A RESPONSIBLE
AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE:
• 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.
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PRESSURE, TENSION, STRESS
Pressure

Tension

Two or more equal and opposite
pressures

Stress
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A physical or mental force that
makes contact with us.

Systemic impairment that results
from facing a prolonged and/or
intense period of tension
HOW WE GENERATE ENDORPHINS IN
OURSELVES AND IN OTHERS
MENTAL-EMOTIONAL

PHYSICAL
•
•
•
•
•

Exercise
Massage
Consensual sexual relationships
Balanced diet
Deep breathing

SOCIAL
•
•
•
•
•

Meaningful Conversations
Strengthening family networks
Participation & consensus
Good, close friends
Co-Creation & synergy

•
•
•
•
•
•

Smiling
Positive thinking
“Alpha” relaxation
Using creativity
Flexibility
New learnings, challenges

SPIRITUAL

• Praying & meditating
• Contact with pets and nature
• Singing & dancing
• Helping others
• Defining and living values and
purposes

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DEVELOPING RESILIENCE AND REDUCING STRESS
DEPEND UPON THE COMBINATION OF
REDUCING CORTISOL AND INCREASING ENDORPHINS
“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
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sense of total personal fulfillment and “wholeness”.
FIVE MINUTE FIRST AID

THREE MINUTE EXERCISE TO GENERATE ENDORPHINS
WHEREVER YOU ARE

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Four Great Hormones to Stimulate Well-Being

  • 1. Four Great Hormones to Stimulate Well-Being Gilbert Brenson-lazan October 30, 2013 Twitter Hashtag - #4Glearn Part Of: Sponsored by:
  • 2. INTEGRATED PLANNING Advising nonprofits in: • Strategy • Planning • Organizational Development Part Of: www.synthesispartnership.com (617) 969-1881 info@synthesispartnership.com Sponsored by:
  • 4. Today’s Speakers Gilbert Brenson-Lazan Founder and Managing Partner Amauta International, LLC Assisting with chat questions: Jamie Maloney, 4Good Part Of: Founding Director of Nonprofit Webinars and Host: Sam Frank, Synthesis Partnership Sponsored by:
  • 5. 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. 5
  • 6. NEUROCHEMISTRY OF WELL-BEING A feeling of personal well-being depends on the combination of neurotransmitting hormones stimulated in the brain. 6
  • 7. MAIN NEUROTRANSMITTERS CORTISOL: an adrenaline alert and energy rush in the face of a threat. It is valuable for survival (fight-flightparalyze) 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 7 REDUCING CORTISOL AND INCREASING ENDORPHINS
  • 8. 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. 8
  • 9. RESILIENCE ALSO DEPENDS ON CONTEXT: • • Interpersonal Development Factors • Strategic Thinking Factors • 9 Individual Development Factors Vision Factors
  • 10. INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE AND REINFORCE RESPONSIBLE AUTONOMY: 10 • 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.
  • 11. INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE AND REINFORCE THE SPACES AND PROCESSES OF MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS: • 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 11
  • 12. STRATEGIC THINKING THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE AND REINFORCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF 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. 12
  • 13. VISION FACTORS THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE AND REINFORCE THE CODEVELOPMENT OF A RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: • 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. 13
  • 14. PRESSURE, TENSION, STRESS Pressure Tension Two or more equal and opposite pressures Stress 14 A physical or mental force that makes contact with us. Systemic impairment that results from facing a prolonged and/or intense period of tension
  • 15. HOW WE GENERATE ENDORPHINS IN OURSELVES AND IN OTHERS MENTAL-EMOTIONAL PHYSICAL • • • • • Exercise Massage Consensual sexual relationships Balanced diet Deep breathing SOCIAL • • • • • Meaningful Conversations Strengthening family networks Participation & consensus Good, close friends Co-Creation & synergy • • • • • • Smiling Positive thinking “Alpha” relaxation Using creativity Flexibility New learnings, challenges SPIRITUAL • Praying & meditating • Contact with pets and nature • Singing & dancing • Helping others • Defining and living values and purposes 15
  • 16. DEVELOPING RESILIENCE AND REDUCING STRESS DEPEND UPON THE COMBINATION OF REDUCING CORTISOL AND INCREASING ENDORPHINS
  • 17. “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 17 sense of total personal fulfillment and “wholeness”.
  • 18. FIVE MINUTE FIRST AID THREE MINUTE EXERCISE TO GENERATE ENDORPHINS WHEREVER YOU ARE 18