
Maybe you need to have more fun

This was something of a revelation—how much the individual psychological benefits of physical activity rely on our social nature. How so much of the joy of movement is actually the joy of connection.
Kelly McGonigal • The Joy of Movement: How exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage
I’m sharing this story to show the importance of being aware of your values and the impact they make on fulfillment and happiness. Fun is something I now strive to integrate into every aspect of life: my family, career, relationships, and health and well-being. Not only do I want it for myself, but for everyone else, too; I truly am most inspired w
... See moreApryl Zarate Schlueter • Finding Success in Balance: My Journey to The Cheerful Mind
Rarely in our day-to-day lives do we get so excited that we are crying with our best friends, grabbing each other by the shoulders as we jump up and down with glitter on our faces screaming “WOOOOO!!!!!” Instead, we are that man in the subway: This is not a concert, we are riding the train, we are on our way to work, and that requires a certain dec... See more