Happy Hormones

My Daily Gratitudes for March 4, 2014

I'm grateful that exercise can sometimes change your mood for the better.

I'm grateful for my mom. As always, she supports us in such an amazing way.

I'm grateful that my favorite music is at my fingertips.

I'm grateful that today, I'm not morning the recent loss of a loved one.

Positive Events from the Past 24 Hours

Exercising today really changed my mood today! I came home a bit frustrated and angry for various reasons. I got on our elliptical and pumped away my frustrations. I found myself in the zone during my session and I finished feeling victorious.

And boy, I defiantly  did NOT want to exercise before I got home. But, I'm glad I did!

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If you haven't already done so, I invite you to read my main title post in order to better understand the purpose behind this blog. In that post, you'll find links to three TED Talks that could really impact your life in a positive way.

All Work and No Play . . .

My Daily Gratitudes for Sunday, February 23, 2014

I'm grateful for having a friend or two from work where we can hang out and not talk about work.

I'm grateful that our former supervisor returned.

I'm grateful that my employer has expresses seeing value in me by offering me a promotion.

I'm grateful that my kids have a sense of creativity about them both.

I'm grateful for my wife and her courage and strength that she shows every day.

I'm grateful for my friend overseas, always bring me a fresh perspective on this and showing me what real courage looks like.

Positive Event from the Last 24Hours

I broke my fitness lull and exercised today. I also had a meal with a friend and enjoyed my kids sharing some really interesting ideas with me. My boss gave me Monday off since I worked Saturday. Nice.

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If you haven't already done so, I invite you to read my main title post in order to better understand the purpose behind this blog. In that post, you'll find links to three TED Talks that could really impact your life in a positive way.

Can Stress Ever be a Good Thing?!

I recently found myself working 11 days straight due to many stressful projects falling in on me at once. Not fun. My happiness meter was really low that week. I tried to keep a good attitude, but I never craved for a weekend so much in my life!

So, you can probably see why this TED video by Kelly McGonigal surprised me. Maybe she's found the secret for increasing you chances for happiness even under stressful times.

Wish I saw this 12 days ago!

Hope you enjoy.


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If you haven't already done so, I invite you to read my main title post in order to better understand the purpose behind this blog. In that post, you'll find links to three TED Talks that could really impact your life in a positive way.