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What Are You Catching From Your Network?
Ever heard of 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. When we...
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Who Helps You Go from Good to Great?
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...
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Try These Mood Boosters if You Dare
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 our health promotion model, you know that improved exercise is...
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The Power of a Smile and a Nod
Today’s post is brought to us by my friend and colleague, Jeremy McCarthy, MAPP. It really caught my attention when it first appeared on his blog, which is my favorite blog of all. As we enter the...
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When in Doubt, Follow Grandma’s Advice!
Grandma really had great health promotion strategies! We live in a fast-paced world infused with information and technology. A world in which we eat on the go, sleep when we can, and often neglect to...
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How Does Exercise Calm and Stimulate at the Same Time?
While there is no mistake that exercise is good for our health, it is easy to get confused about whether it is a stimulant or a relaxant. We tell clients not to exercise too close to bedtime because...
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We’re Not Here to Draw Happy Faces on Suffering
by Kathryn Britton, co-author of Smarts and Stamina: The Busy Person’s Guide to Optimal Health and Performance Three weeks ago, we posted an article about self-talk, encouraging people to lighten...
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What’s Mood Got to Do With It?
Cyber-bullying can get ugly! I have a growing interest for helping teenage girls with their personal wellness. Looking at the celebrities they have for “role model” – ahem – there are good reasons to...
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Take Control of Workplace Stress
If you have seen my September Psychology Today article, Can Workplace Stress Make You Fat?, then you already know about some of the health risks and benefits of low and high career well-being. Then...
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Can The Arts Contribute to Health Promotion?
Think of the emotions you still feel when you hear the song you associate with your first kiss, when you remember the play that made you laugh to tears, or when you picture the most impressive...
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