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Doing Good Makes You Feel Good!

Doing good can make you feel good! That’s according to Stanford University psychologist Emma Seppala.
Some people call it a “helpers high”… and it is similar to a runner’s high, or even the feel-good effects of eating something delicious. Doing acts of kindness releases mood-enhancing chemicals in the brain - but the mood boost lasts longer.
That’s because humans are hard-wired to help each other. It’s how we survived when civilization began. And donating your time or money can help you build bonds with others - and that fills us with a sense of purpose and belonging, which creates lasting happiness by giving meaning to your life.
And over time, regularly doing good deeds, or volunteering, improves our health, too. People who volunteer once a month report better mental health than those who volunteer less. And people who volunteer a couple hours a week tend to live longer!
If you’re looking for opportunities to give back, here are a couple places to go:
Try VolunteerMatch.org… It connects you with volunteer opportunities in your area.
Or try networks like TapRootFoundation.org - or CatchAFire.org. They match your skills to nonprofits that need help.
Dine Like Your Dog!

We should all be dining like our dogs! That’s the advice of diet and fitness coach, Krista Scott-Dixon. Here’s what dogs get right about eating:
They stick to a routine. Okay, that routine is dictated by us, their owners - but you probably feed your dog at set times every day. And if you’re late and trying to sleep in, your dog will let you know it’s breakfast time, right? But if we ALL ate at the same time every day, we’d eat less and have healthier digestion. Because when the body anticipates eating, it starts pumping out digestive enzymes in preparation. And eating at set intervals keeps our hunger hormones from going haywire.
Another reason to eat like your dog? All he does when he eats, is eat. He doesn't watch TV or scroll through Facebook. And according to the University of Minnesota, when we focus on our food, and enjoy the flavor and texture, we naturally feel more satisfied.
Finally, just like your dog, go for a walk after eating. According to the American Medical Association, a 15 minute walk is scientifically proven to improve digestion and control blood sugar.
Your New Workout: “Fitness Snacking!”

Fitness “snacking” is now a thing… Like, instead of a full workout, you take 5 minutes to do some squats, pushups and planks. You don’t need to warm up - and you won’t break a sweat. So you can do it anytime you have a free 5 minutes. And fitness snacking can pay off. In the short-term, it activates muscle fibers and elevates your heart rate, without wiping out your energy for the rest of the day.
A study from the National Cancer Institute says short bouts of exercise throughout the day can prolong a person’s lifespan as effectively as longer workouts. We’re talking about things like taking the stairs, taking a 10 minute walk, or even cleaning your house for a few minutes.
And here are more benefits to exercise snacking...
A daily 15 minute exercise snack can reduce the risk of depression by 26%.
You’ll also burn more fat. Short bursts if interval training lead to greater fat loss than long, low-intensity workouts.
And a quick fitness snack can improve memory instantly, by increasing blood flow to the brain.
Watch Cartoons To Fight Your Stress!

The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, turn on some kids’ cartoons! It’s not just the bright colors and cute animation that help improve our mental health. Cartoons can actually provide relief by presenting a more uplifting vision of the world, and messages of hope and comfort.
That’s according to Jack Cahalane, chief of adult mood and anxiety services at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He says, we already know that laughing, and the endorphins it releases, lower blood pressure and trigger feel-good brain chemicals. And cartoons are perfect for that purpose because they’re lighthearted and creative, so they help people stop ruminating. That’s compared to watching a drama, where the emotional upheaval can add to a person’s stress and anxiety.
Plus, cartoons are generally short, and don't require intense concentration, like a drama. And psychotherapist Dr. Laurel Steinberg agrees. She says, kids’ cartoons can be a good addition to treatment because they incorporate themes like community, friendship, family, and good winning over evil. So the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, take 30 minutes to watch kids’ cartoons.

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