A Quote by Martin Seligman
Doing a kindness produces the single most reliable momentary increase in well-being of any exercise we have tested.
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Well, thank you. I do exercise in fact I am an exercise freak. Can't do without my regular work out. I'm not letting you in on any more of my secrets!
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