April 24, 2026 I prefer Outdoor exercise. But, first, let me say the advantages of the indoor one. 1 Weather proof. Yes, Rainy or very hot days are both deterrent for a good workout. 2 Safety. Recently, a friend (see https://www.runforgold.my/ news) was running along the east west highway with a supporting group of friends, one of them was hit by a car, suffered serious fractures, requiring emergency surgery. 3 Accessibility/Convenience. Many of my clients work late, and it likely is a lot more convenient for one to exercise indoor, whether it is just a treadmill at home, or a cross trainer in the condo gym. 4 Exposure to dust, pest in the outdoor can be an issue. Lately with hot and rainy weather, in my regular hiking trails, I have been experiencing quite a bit of mosquito bites. The Good of Outdoor physical Activities 1 Nature can help stimulate our neural system/brain. Additional ability relieve stress by p...
April 17, 2026 I like to meet Positive People. Do you? How can we become more positive? One way psychologists encourage us to do is to do Gratitude Journaling . (Simply record in a book or a file electronically, what you are grateful for, regularly). Gratitude journaling boosts mental and physical health by shifting focus from negativity to positive life aspects, resulting in increased happiness, reduced anxiety, improved sleep, and lower blood pressure . Regularly writing down what you are thankful for cultivates resilience, strengthens social bonds, and improves self-esteem . How to Practice Consistently writing down just a few things you are thankful for each day—or even once a week—can trigger these positive shifts, with some research showing improvements in well-being after just one or two weeks . Listen more about it HERE . How to start writing a gratitude journal. Try it.