In our last post, we mentioned that being in a generally perkier mood can help you feel more energetic to exercise. But if you understand the SaS Compass, you know that improved exercise is not all that a better mood can do for you. It can also lessen food cravings, reduce insomnia and help you feel more collaborative and creative. Much better side effects than any sleep, energy or appetite-related “magic” pills! 
So – ready for a few mood boosting tips? Here are my favorite 4.
What would be a great indicator that someone is remarkably healthy? Would running a marathon be proof enough? Don’t worry, I’m nowhere near ready for a marathon either, so that’s not where I’m going with this. Assuming running a marathon is a good benchmark, let’s push this idea a little farther. How would running a marathon after age 50 sound? How about after age 60? You get the idea: the older the marathon runner, the more remarkable the individual’s physical shape.
Can you guess the age of the oldest marathon runner in history? And what does that mean for you, regular person for whom running a marathon seems as likely as taking a ride on the back of a flying giraffe?
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Have you ever taken the time to wonder who is the #1 person to help you celebrate good news? All too often, our spouses are too preoccupied, our family members are too busy, and our colleagues are too envious to give us genuine kudos for a job well done. Worse, some will even turn a good thing bad by responding with nasty little comments. You’ve probably heard things like “Good luck with all the late nights!” after you announced you were promoted to the next echelon at work? Yeah…
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“Happier people live longer” is old news for us positive psychology fans. That happier people tend to be healthier is also something we’re now well aware of. While it’s already helpful to identify that happiness can support good health habits, I’d like to provide more explanation on why that is – and how to manage that process intentionally.
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According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, nearly 1 in 5 test cases reached their highest stress level 15 or more days per month. That trickles down to half of a person’s life if you extend it out for the full year. With the Holidays a few weeks away (yet another stressor!), here’s some guidance on how to manage stress in your life.
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How satisfied are you with the results of your networking efforts, in general? Do you typically go back home energized from all these great connections you’ve made? If not, then check out these tips, and find out about a relevant blog that will turn you into a positive networker!
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Ever heard of the term social contagion? No, it’s not about spreading and catching germs; it’s about inadvertently spreading and catching emotions – for better or for worse. Here’s the skinny of it, and how it impacts not only your mood, but also your productivity, and that of those in your network.
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I am at the Green Spa Network Conference this week, where Presenter David Oakey talked about the need to move away from synthetic beauty, and learn to see the charm in imperfections. Sound advice, but easier said than done. Determined to find a solution that would help us all do just that, I called my partner in crime Kathryn about it. Click to see the research results she found, and the tip we came up with.
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Marie-Josée Salvas Shaar received her undergrad at McGill University in Organizational Behavior, followed by a Master of Applied Positive Psychology at University of Pennsylvania. She's certified as a Personal Trainer, and a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. Her work has led her to travel to many countries, including the US, Canada, France, England, and Australia.
