New Year, New Layout?!

Hi!

I recently just transferred domains from another server and I’m really excited for what this new layout has in store. Since my older posts are no longer available, I wanted to start by introducing myself again!

I am a junior at U.C. Berkeley (go bears!) and am studying psychology with the goal of going into pediatrics. I work as a yoga instructor at CorePower Yoga, where I teach three vinyasa classes that vary in heat and intensity. I also teach a positive psychology course at Cal called “The Happiness Advantage,” which is based on the novel by Harvard researcher Shawn Achor. My fellow teachers and I emphasize that happiness fuels success, rather than success fueling happiness. Although it is common to believe that receiving a good grade or a job promotion, for example, will in turn make us happy, this is actually a misconception. Positive psychology research argues that instead, those who are happier are more successful!

I have realized that the short one hour I treat myself to yoga or the mere five minutes that it takes to write in my gratitude journal, are essential to maintaining a mindset focused on positivity, balance, and happiness. I hope that by sharing my experiences, you will feel inspired and empowered to prioritize your happiness over everything else. You deserve it!