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  • Are you SEARCHING for FULFILLMENT?All the more reason to know this BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL..

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Simon Sinek from his book Leaders Eat Last

    1) Oxytocin is the fulfillment related chemical that flows through our veins.

    2) Oxytocin flows when we get fulfillment by doing something selflessly.

    3) Oxytocin can help increase immunity and fights stress

    4) The flow of oxytocin cannot be tricked and true fulfillment needs to happen for this to flow.

  • Of Generosity and Fulfillment

    Generosity is defined something selflessly for others without expecting anything in return.This has been proven to cause fulfillment and the flow of the “love hormone” known as “Oxytocin” known to increase immunity.

    The following wonderful quote of Simon Sinek aptly highlights this very fact and encourages us to exhibit generosity.

    “What we DO for OTHERS has direct IMPACT on how WE FEEL about OURSELVES.”

  • Relationship between life’s journey and “Oxytocin”

    Oxytocin is the fulfillment chemical that is known to increase immunity.This can’t be tricked and flows through our veins when we show generosity and feel satisfied by serving others selflessly.

    True fulfillment can’t be realized by adopting short cuts in life.Fulfillment is not born of the dream , it is born of the journey.

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”

  • Relationship between “fulfillment” & sense of purpose

    The human brain is naturally oriented to respond positively when shown a “sense of purpose”.

    Agree it or not this is how our brain is known to respond right from the caveman times.

    Needless to say , fulfillment happens when our brain senses a true purpose.This is when the chemical named “oxytocin” flows and provides true fulfillment.

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”

  • Does “hitting a goal” give us fulfillment?

    Human beings right from the caveman times have been social animals always craving for human bonds

    With the rise of “nuclear families” & focus on short term goals we have started becoming more self centred

    In the modern day hitting goals , short term targets are given lot of priority.This is like addiction and is like a “dopamine” shot.This can never give us true fulfillment since we cannot trick the human brain.

    True fulfillment results when we do something for others out of generosity expecting nothing in return.This is when “oxytocin” flows and makes us realize the true value of human bonds

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”

  • Assessing the “value” of our lives

    Simon Sinek in his book titled “Together is Better” illuminates us on this.

    The value of our lives is not determined by what we do for ourselves.The value of our lives is determined by what we do others.

    A true masterclass because after all what matters is fulfillment.

  • Is fulfillment related to achievement?

    Simon Sinek in his book titled “Together is Better” clearly states the difference between excitement and fulfillment.

    Excitement comes from the achievement , fulfillment comes from the journey that got you there.

    Whereas excitement is no more than a short term “dopamine” shot , fulfillment os related to the flow of chemical named “oxytocin”.

    A true masterclass

  • The power of “social bonds”

    Human beings right from the caveman times have been social animals.It is the inherent ability of human beings to form social bonds that makes socialization so much fulfilling.

    In the modern age of social media , virtual reality we come across virtual friends.Though good for  “short term happiness” yet in the absence of “face to face” connect the social bonding is felt missing in such kind of relationships.

    This is hardly surprising since social bonding is closely intertwined with our very existence.We feel comfortable in the midst of trustworthy groups.This is how organizations , societies , countries and civilizations have been formed over the years.The common thread being social bonds among a like minded group of people.

    This is a biological constant as well.While we form social bonds and feel comfortable among trustworthy people , the neurotransmitter named “oxytocin” flows in our veins and gives us fulfillment.This results only during “face to face”/”in person” interactions thus necessitating such kind of communication as opposed to virtual communication.

    Thus considering the fact that  social media is reaching menacing proportions , it is indeed time to take stock of the situation and realize the importance of social bonds , face to face communication in order to achieve long term fulfillment.

  • Why “face to face” conversations have more impact than “virtual” ones

    Face to Face conversations lead to more engagement since via noticing body language and because of physical presence , the “mirror neurons” in our brains are activated.

    When there is a wavelength match during the face to face conversation the  “mirror neurons” actively participate in the flow of positive emotional energy and a “toward” emotional arousal which is very good for building social bonds.

    Since human beings are driven by “social bonds” such situations result in the release of the neurotransmitter named “oxytocin” which is related to the feeling of fulfillment.

    All of this would be missing during “virtual” video/audio conversations since nothing can take the place of “face to face” conversations in creating the best impact.

  • “Radical Candor” by Kim Scott – Takeaway on strengthening social bonds

    Kim Scott makes a mention that a warm hug for 6 seconds can release Serotonin & Oxytocin (leadership and love hormone respectively) in our bodies.

    This is the pre-requisite for long lasting relationships and formation of true social bonds.