Why am I always so happy and positive because I make sure to exercise. It’s on my daily calendar as my most important meeting of the day. Making regular exercise a habit is known to promote optimal health. But can we exercise ourselves happy? Happiness has to do with a range of environmental factors such as income, self image, education or even martial status. One huge predictor of personal happiness is physical health. One reason people who workout are happier because exercise help reduce stress levels. When we exercise, our bodies burn the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol levels can increase feelings of nervousness and anxiety while increasing motivation and immune function. When you work out and stay active on a regular basis, it’s not just a coincidence that you feel less stressed out, less anxious and generally happier. So I challenge you this year to get active and stay active but first have a sense of well-being, it’s also important to have a sense of belonging and purpos...