protective caps, A metaphor for structures or mechanisms that protect something important (often the brain or nerves)., armor, Literally, protective covering; metaphorically, emotional defenses., rewire, To change how something is connected; in neuroscience, changing neural connections., carve pathways, A metaphor meaning to create strong, repeated routes or habits in the brain., neural pathways, Networks of connected neurons that transmit signals in the brain., amplify effects, To make an impact stronger or more noticeable., feedback loop, A cycle where outputs influence future inputs, reinforcing a pattern., post-workout euphoria, A feeling of happiness or calm after physical exercise (often due to endorphins)., warm-and-fuzzy feeling, A comforting emotional sensation of happiness or connection., built-in stress busters, Natural systems in the body that reduce stress (like breathing or endorphins)., catch up with a friend, To reconnect and share updates after time apart., elevate mood, To improve emotional state., orchestrated cocktail, A carefully coordinated mix (often metaphorical)., cocktail of chemicals, A mix of neurotransmitters or hormones released together., internal show, A metaphor for brain activity happening inside the body., feel-good show (sensations, boosters), A metaphor describing pleasurable sensations and chemical boosts., abstract concepts, Ideas that aren’t physical or concrete., bounce around, To move quickly or unpredictably (physically or mentally)., bind to receptors, When a chemical attaches to a cell receptor to trigger a response., seek rewards, To pursue pleasurable or beneficial outcomes., find joy, To experience happiness or meaning, in as little as eight weeks, A timeframe indicating relatively quick change., gray matter, Brain tissue involved in processing information and decision-making., emotional regulation, The ability to manage and respond to emotions effectively., oxygen intake, The amount of oxygen absorbed during breathing, reward circuits, Brain systems involved in motivation and pleasure., happiness cocktail, A mix of neurotransmitters linked to happiness (dopamine, serotonin, etc.)., mood stabilizer, Something that helps keep emotions balanced (chemical or behavioral)., inner thermostat, A metaphor for emotional balance or baseline mood, mood elevators, Activities or substances that improve mood., chemical cascade, A chemical cascade is a chain reaction in the body or brain where one chemical release triggers another, and then another—amplifying the overall effect. It’s common in the nervous system and hormones, especially in emotions, stress, and pleasure, Domino effect, The domino effect is a situation where one small event sets off a chain of related events, each triggering the next—often with increasing impact. It’s used both literally and metaphorically., Halloween, A holiday celebrated on October 31, often involving costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky themes., glorify, To praise something too much or make it seem better or more important than it really is., gruesome, Extremely unpleasant, shocking, or involving injury or blood., pillage, To steal goods violently, especially during war or a raid., basin, A wide, open container used to hold water or other liquids; also a natural low area of land., crumble, To break into small pieces or to slowly fall apart, tempt, To try to persuade someone to do something they may want but shouldn’t do, a decent life, A life with basic comfort, safety, and respect, even if it is not luxurious

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