We all want to be fit, right? When we think of fitness, we generally think of how exercise can make our bodies healthy and strong. […]
Daily Therapy That Works
It’s been a while since I last posted! I’m focusing a lot of time on my Tech Happy Life site, and co-authoring a book on […]
Engagement Leads to More Happiness, Mind-Wandering Leads to Less Happiness
I recently watched a TED talk by Matt Killingsworth entitled, “Want to be Happier? Stay in the Moment” that reinforces what countless sages, philosophers, psychologists, […]
Fake It Until You Become It
I recently watched an inspirational TED (Technology, Entertainment, & Design) Talk by Harvard social psychologist Dr. Amy Cuddy. It’s definitely worth watching (so I’ve embedded […]
Develop a Positive Mood in the Morning
You’re sprinting down a shadowy corridor of the abandoned hospital. When you reach a door, you grasp the knob, twisting it without pausing as you […]
The Importance of Nutrition
As you’ve heard and read, obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions. About 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight and about 1 out of […]
The Importance of Exercise
Exercise is a powerful method to improve emotional and cognitive functioning that is relatively simple. We’ve all heard it – the mind, body, and spirit […]
Improving Sleep
Chronic sleep deprivation negatively affects millions of Americans. Sleep loss is detrimental to our moods, productivity, concentration, and relationships. Since improving sleep is so critical […]
More Positive Mood = Better Insight
As I posted before, I’ve really gotten into audiobooks…and I think this is a transition for me that is here to stay. I’m going through […]
Okay…Not All Daydreamin' Is Good
In my last post, I reviewed some research findings on the benefits of daydreaming. While not totally backtracking on that, I did want to qualify […]