Reward Yourself

re·ward noun 1. a thing given in recognition of one’s service, effort, or achievement. I vividly remember being asked by my 8th grade track coach to run the 300 meter hurdles. I was not excited about this prospect since I seriously hated “long” runs and was often the last person to return from my high … More Reward Yourself

Catching Up on ZzZs this Labor Day

Happy Labor Day Weekend!  Take five minutes to read through these interesting facts about sleep provided by The National Sleep Foundation. Man is the only mammal that willingly delays sleep. In general,  exercising regularly makes it easier to fall asleep and contributes to sounder sleep. However, exercising sporadically or right before going to bed will … More Catching Up on ZzZs this Labor Day

Happiness Cure

HAPPINESS! Barbara Fredriskson, Ph.D. researched two different kinds of happiness.  Hedonia which is categorized as an “in the moment” kind of happiness, like when we get new gear for the gym, see a funny movie, or get a present from someone.  Eudaimonic well-being is the feeling or sense of higher purpose, being of service to … More Happiness Cure