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Latest Findings on Creating Happiness from Real Conscious Living

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New Happiness Findings in this Issue of Real Conscious Living

  • Are You Sabotaging Your Own Happiness?
  • Does Social Media Rob You of Your Happiness? New Research
  • Does Money Buy Happiness? It just might!
  • How Does Body Image Cause Happiness?

Are You Sabotaging Your Own Happiness?

Glow-magazine-coverStop waiting to reach all of your goals, make lots of money, be healthier or have more friends! The truth is in the small things that you do every day. Science tells us that it’s your daily habits from your morning ritual to your daily coffee break that will make or break your smile!

Habits structure our daily lives and define how we feel. So unhealthy habits such as fast-food drive through break or a gossip break will prompt a swing away from good feelings. It may feel good at the time, but very shortly, the good feelings will predictably fade. When your values and your goals are supported by your habits, you will simply be happier! Here are a few ways to create healthy habits that I shared with Kerrie Lee Brown at Canada’s Glow Magazine and many more ideas from the research to help you create happiness.

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Women’s Health and Men’s Health Magazines’ De-stressing Tips with Dr. Nancy

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When Men’s Health asked for vacation and relationship de-stressing tips, I offered these ideas that you can use right now!

  • Vacations work well when you are not too tightly scheduled or too unscheduled.
  • If you pick some activities, restaurants, and tours in advance and then leave time for serendipity or relaxation, you’ll have a less stressful trip.
  • And once you are there, ask the locals what are the best things to do; you may end up at a great local gelato shop instead of a tourist trap.

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In the relationship arena, they asked about the stress of the spouse’ job and how it effects the marriage. When a woman (or a man) comes home from a job they dislike, they may often want to vent to their partner.  But is the daily venting good for the person or the marriage?

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Do you mourn the loss of a retiring athlete?

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The relationship you have with a famous athlete is complicated. You invite them into your living room so often that you feel like you know them! And you miss them when they are gone; that is because of something called parasitical relationships. Learn more at Refinery29,

The same thing applies to TV characters, but the relationship is a little different. You can learn more at: https://drnancyonline.com/wpbhdrxtv-what-happens-when-your-favorite-character-dies-on-tv/.

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Learn To Manage Media and Create the Life You Are Meant to Live

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Interview with Neil Haley
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Originally published in Pennsylvania Guide to Good Health.
By Nancy Kennedy


In 2015, we exist in a sea of media. Daily, from dawn to dark, the media is available, primarily through technology in our homes, cars, workplaces and schools. There seems to be no escape from the constant messages that seek to entertain, inform and persuade us. They come to us in a wide variety of ways – from newspapers and magazines to TV shows, radio and the Internet. Although we invite the media in, it often feels overwhelming, and can impact health and well-being. Studies have shown that constant media intake may have consequences to one’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

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Getting the Mid-Afternoon Slump?

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Don’t worry, it’s not uncommon to have a mid-afternoon slump. It may be related to what you ate for lunch, or the fact that your blood sugar is low, and you may need a snack. Another cause is dehydration. And then there is just plain boredom. Join me at Comcast spotlight for some tips on getting your energy back.

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Five Ways to Find Your Happy Place

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Originally appeared in Live Happy Magazine

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When I was contacted by Live Happy Magazine to discuss finding your happy place, I was excited to offer guidelines to creating such a place in your life.  Everyone must have a place where you can go to feel safe and happy.  It may be a place where you can physically go, or at times, even just imagine, but it must be a respite that recharges you! To find your happy place, you can use these 5 Keys to Finding Your Happy Place. And for more on the topic, go to Live Happy magazine late summer 2015 issue for the full interview!

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Top Ten Ways to Have Long Lasting Happiness

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Did you know that there are ten top ways discovered by researchers to create long lasting happiness? Listen to Dr. Nancy on the Motivation Marathon, to learn how.

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9 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Feel Happier Today from Huffington Post writer Catherine Pearson with Dr. Nancy Mramor

Exercise “When you exercise, chemicals are released in the brain that cause happiness,” explained Nancy Mramor, Ph.D., a psychologist with a private practice in Pittsburgh, Pa. “Fifteen to 20 minutes of walking and the chemicals start kicking in, and the more you do it, the stronger that reaction in the brain becomes.” For a double-whammy, take your walk in nature (or at least, in relatively fresh air and sunlight if you’re a city person). Studies show that putting one foot in front of the other outdoors … even for just a few minutes … can help boost mood.

Eat something healthy. “Hungry” people are not happy people, and sometimes the simplest mood-upping-fix is a quick nosh on something relatively healthy, Mramor said. “Dark chocolate, in moderation, is a good thing,” she added. “Eat a balanced snack with proteins, carbs and fats, which balances blood sugar and improves mood.” Maybe grab an apple with some cheddar cheese or peanut butter, spread an avocado on toast or dip into a greek yogurt with whatever fruit topping suits your fancy. 

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