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Positivity Practice #7: Amusement
Welcome to Positivity Practice #7! This week we’re taking a closer look at the positive emotion of Amusement. If you’re just joining us, we are more than halfway through our practices based on the top 10 positive emotions from Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s book Positivity: Top Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life.…
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Positivity Practice #6: Pride
Welcome to Positivity Practice #6! This week we’re taking a closer look at Pride. If you’re just joining us, we are more than halfway through our practices based on the top 10 positive emotions from Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s book Positivity: Top Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life. If you recall, we’re…
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Guest Blogger Matthew Laurie: 5 Exercises You Should be Integrating Immediately into Your Exercise Routine
I’m so excited to bring in our first guest blogger, Matthew Laurie. I first met Matt when I started my job at American Express last year. I joined the fitness center and in my eyes, it didn’t take long for Matt to stand out. He not only kicks employees’ butts every day, he makes such…
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Positivity Practice #5: Hope
Welcome to Positivity Practice #5! This week we’re talking about Hope. If you’re just joining us, we are halfway through our practices based on the top 10 positive emotions from Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s book Positivity: Top Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life. If you recall, we’re learning ways to “broaden and…
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Positivity Practice #4: Interest
Welcome to Positivity Practice #4! This week we’re talking about Interest. If you are just joining us, we are almost halfway through our practices based on the top 10 positive emotions from Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s book Positivity: Top Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life. If you recall, each week we are…
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New ACE Fitness Blog Post is Live: 10 Yoga Poses to Alleviate Low Back Pain
I’m super excited to have my new post live on the ACE Fitness Blog. For those of you who don’t know, I am honored to be an industry blogger for ACE (American Council on Exercise). The organization provides the industry standard for national fitness and wellness certifications, continuing education credit, and serves as a great…
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Positivity Practice #3: Serenity
Welcome to Positivity Practice #3! This week we’re talking about Serenity. If you are just joining us, we are in the beginning throes of our 10 weeks of practice. These 10 practices are based on the 10 areas of positive emotions from Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s book Positivity: Top Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That…
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Positivity Practice #2: Gratitude
Welcome to Week #2 of our Positive Practice. This week we are talking about Gratitude. If you are just joining us, we are in the beginning throes of our 10 weeks of practice. These 10 practices are based on the 10 areas of positive emotions from Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s book Positivity: Top Notch Research Reveals…
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Sleep Hygiene: The Importance of Building a Bedtime Ritual
My new ACE Fitness blog is now live. Don’t underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep. Click HERE to learn how to keep yourself feeling well rested and ready to take on your day – every day of the year!