BY:  Peg Calvario, PHC  Owner

             What makes us happy?    It’s about becoming more engaged in what you do and finding ways of making your life feel more meaningful.    In my quest of  50 miles by 50 . . . my personal story is about how I found a way to make running more meaningful than just another workout.  

Three Components of Happiness

In Martin Seligman’s  book Authentic Happiness, he finds three components of happiness:  pleasure, engagement (the depth of involvement with one’s family, work, romance and hobbies) and meaning (using personal strengths to serve some larger end.)  It turns out that engagement and meaning are much more important to a happy and satisfied life.   

Connections With Others

Perhaps my running is a means to connect and inspire others.  Or is it others who are truly inspiring me to pursue my goal?  Last week, an old high school friend ”showed up” at our EWomen Network’s event.   Was it the networking that led her to PHC?  Or the reconnection with a friend - a generous act of kindness?   Workout and connect with others – join a group exercise class, play racquetball or give a friend a PHC mini membership.  How are you making your life feel more meaningful?