10% Happier with Dan Harris How to Create an Exercise Habit Without Driving Yourself Nuts | Kelly McGonigal
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Aug 17, 2022 
In this engaging discussion, Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, shares insights from her book, The Joy of Movement. She explains the science behind the runner’s high and how exercise can release 'hope molecules' that boost our mood. Kelly emphasizes shifting the conversation around movement from obligation to joy and the importance of self-compassion in forming lasting habits. Listeners learn practical strategies for building healthy routines and the value of celebrating small wins in their fitness journey.
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Early Meditation
- Kelly McGonigal experienced chronic pain from a young age, leading her to explore suffering.
- She discovered meditation through new-age cassette tapes as a child.
Stanford Practices
- At Stanford, McGonigal practiced Tonglen, visualizing breathing in suffering and transforming it.
- She also practiced the Benefactor Meditation, shifting perceived enemies to a benefactor list through compassion.
Morning Intention
- Start your day with an intention-setting practice, even before getting out of bed.
- Consider a word representing your desired experience for the day, like enthusiasm.
