Episode 186: The How of Happiness Taking Care of Your Body with Meditation and Physical Activity

Send us Fan MailThis is the last episode in the How of Happiness Series that follows the 12 exercises outlined in The How of Happiness by Dr. Sonja LyubomirskyThis episodes explores how meditation and physical activity can boost happiness and well-being. You’ll learn how meditation trains the mind for calm and awareness, how exercise can be as effective as medication for improving mood, and why both practices strengthen emotional resilience. Discover simple, practical ways to integrate mindfulness and movement into your daily routine to feel more centered, focused, and fulfilled. Resources Mentioned:The How of Happiness by Sonja LyubomirskyMeditation apps: Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer, Ten Percent HappierMeditation centers: InsightLA, Spirit Rock, The Mindfulness CenterStudies specifically mentioned:Kjaer TW, Bertelsen C, Piccini P, Brooks D, Alving J, Lou HC. Increased dopamine tone during meditation-induced change of consciousness. Brain Res Cogn Brain Res. 2002 Apr;13(2):255-9. doi: 10.1016/s0926-6410(01)00106-9. PMID: 11958969.Blumenthal, J.A., Babyak, M.A., Moore, K.A., Craighead, W.E., Herman, S., Khatri, P., … Krishnan, K.R.R. (1999). Effects of Exercise Training on Older Patients With Major Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Internal Medicine, 159(19), 2349–2356.https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/485159Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakesIf you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbookDr. Elisa Chiang is  a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching .You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media.Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindsetFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChianghttps://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindsetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMDLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast...