Goldie Hawn's 3 Secrets to Happiness
Monday, September 24, 2012 9:38AM
Goldie Hawn is a co-host on today's "Anderson Live," and shares three tips from her new book,"10 Mindful Minutes: Giving Our Children -- and Ourselves -- the Social and Emotional Skills to Reduce Stress and Anxiety for Healthier, Happy Lives," about how to be a happier person.
Get the tips below!
Try Mindful Breathing:
Instinctively, we all know the benefit of taking a few deep breaths during a stressful moment. How many times have we said to ourselves, "Stop, take a deep breath." Stopping what you're doing, focusing on the present and practicing breathing techniques for just a few minutes a day can lead to unimaginable health benefits. Studies show that it decreases psychological distress, illnesses such as colds and headaches and lowers stress levels.
Get a Helper's High
Acts of kindness raise our own optimism, making us happier. Dopamine levels rise in our brains and activate the brain's pleasure centers, so it's a win-win situation. Studies show that doing just five small acts of kindness a week can boost our moods. Side effects of kindness include reduced feelings of depression, increased optimism and greater resilience. It strengthens our immune system and boosts our health.
Physical Activity
Number one reason why physical activity is important is that it helps grow the brain and helps improve learning. Physical activity changes the chemicals in the body that support a happy brain, most importantly by releasing natural endorphins. There are physiological changes in the brain and body that support happiness. When we exercise we increase blood flow and oxygen to the brain. And of course, it makes your body healthier.
Win a copy of "10 Mindful Minutes."
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Comments
I thought the show today was great. Seeing Goldie Hawn was fantastic. The pole I feel should be used horizontally. Vertically pole dancing should be used in your own home. Not in public.
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Goldie,
It is always SO good to see you! You feel like an old friend to me. When I was young and people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up I always said, "Goldie Hawn"(I am not much younger than you!). You are sexy and beautiful, yes, but to be able to make people laugh...what a gift! Ironically, my parents own the Twin lakes General Store, and you have stopped in from time to time (or over at the Inn), but I was never lucky enough to be in the "right place at the right time". My husband and I have moved to New Orleans now, and the store in Colorado is up for sale, so my chances of running in to you have grown even more slender LOL! But that thought, when I saw you on Anderson today (congrats to Anderson, too!!!),inspired me to drop you a note here in the hopes you'd read it, from a lifetime fan of yours. Congratulations on your life, your family, and your book (just another avenue for you to bring happiness to others!)
Thank you for sharing the light that is you with others, I am so proud of you!
Much love to you Goldie!
Susie Allen
P.S.(YOUR brain must be MASSIVE!) xo