WOW 303 ~ Optimize your joy potential with Dr. Elaine O’Brien, PhD, MAPP

Do you hate to exercise? Think of it as “joyful movement” instead. Our guest says joyful movement is like Miracle Grow for the brain. And what’s even better is if you get to move and play with other people! All of this is hugely important to our well-being. Dr. Elaine O’Brien, PhD, MAPP https://elaineobrienphd.com/  one of the most informed academics on the intersection of the science of happiness and human movement science, has co-authored a book called The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential. And, oh by the way, Elaine is one of the first people in the world to earn a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, under Dr. Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology! She explains how and why we should play because she says, “Play provides the foundation to be resilient.” Listen to her great advice, wonderful enthusiasm and powerful words.