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. Importantly, mood and physical health are intertwined. The benefits of exercise go well beyond physical fitness. The mind-body connection is very real, and exercise can greatly improve mood. Overall, exercise…
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 raising balanced kids in a technological world with my good friend and colleague, Dr. Jon Lasser. I’m going to try to alternate my blogs between Tech Happy Life and…
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, spiritual teachers, etc., have been saying regarding the power of being engaged in the present moment. He created an app called “Track Your Happiness” for the iPhone that periodically…
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 the video at the bottom of this post), but I’ll summarize some of the main points here because these are things from which we can all benefit. We’ve all…
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 3 Americans are obese. Our fast-paced lifestyle has not left us much time for creating nutritious meals. We eat out a lot, and fast and convenience foods are a…
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 are all connected. The more that I learn and grow, the more I view this as an essential truth. There is plenty of scientific research that supports the mind-body…
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 to our functioning, we should try different strategies to help us get more sleep. Consider trying some of these tips BEFORE pursuing prescription medication because medication has side effects…
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 books faster than I ever have before and feel like I’m retaining as much or more than I do when I read. I’m listening to the unabridged version (I…
I’m summarizing (and adding my own thoughts) to a recent article on MSNBC’s website entitled, “Need to Recharge Your Brain? Step Outside” by Andrea Thompson. In 2007, for the first time in human history, more people in the world lived in urban rather than rural areas. These urban areas tend to be fast paced…
I was recently watching a docudrama called “Control” that chronicled the rise of the punk/new wave group Joy Division and troubled front man Ian Curtis. I heard that the movie was great, especially the nuanced, brooding performance of Sam Riley as Ian Curtis. I read one reviewer who wrote that Sam Riley didn’t play…