Late nights with Justdamie

There’s a reason why the friendly voice on the plane always tells you, in case of an emergency, put your own oxygen mask on first. If you save yourself, you have a chance of saving your family, your kids, the other people you’re travelling with. If you try to put the mask on them first, you’re going to pass out — possibly before you even get the mask on them.

During such painful times, the idea of cultivating personal happiness might seem trivial — selfish, even — but it might just be more important now than ever before. As such, it’s vital to intentionally counteract this toxic, fearful energy with a conscientious investment in creating happiness. There's evidence that positive moods can boost our immune system and can protect us from respiratory viru...