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Psychology of Kindness & Competitive Masters Athletes
Weekly Resource Roundup Psychology of Kindness Psychology Today reviewed research studies on the psychological benefits we receive when we are kind to others. One study found that people that did random acts of kindness to strangers for four weeks, had higher levels of psychological flourishing compared to those who acted kindly towards themselves. The people…
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How to Reduce Stress, Have Fun & Shovel Snow Safely
Weekly Resource Roundup Physiological Sigh to Reduce Stress How we breath and influence our level of arousal. Exhaling calms the nervous system and inhaling stimulates the nervous system. Dr. Andrew Huberman recommends doing the Physiological Sigh to reduce stress. It’s done by taking a double inhale through the nose (think one inhale, then take in…
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When Helping is Hurting
“Flo” attends my Strong for Life class at the local senior center. Her legs are swollen from edema, she has a hard time breathing, and she relies heavily on a cane. I give her seated options for the exercises and help her out by handing her weights, bands, and bring out a chair out for…