Happiness Spreads Like Wildfire

Barbara Ficarra, 07.07.2009

RN, BSN, MPA - Radio Show Host, Founder Healthin30.com

The bottom line is: Surround yourself with people who make you happy. Not only will you be happy, but so will others in your social network.

Is the Boob Tube Stealing Your Joy?

Wes Isley, 07.07.2009

writer, biker, minister

The lure of breaking news alerts, flashy commercials and titillating celebrity gossip can quickly rob us of joy and we won't even realize it.

Spiritual Toolbox: "Yes" Begins by Saying "No"

Anne Dilenschneider, 07.08.2009

What I've discovered is that my "Yes" sometimes does not allow anyone else the opportunity to say their own "Yes." If I have said "Yes," why should anyone else volunteer?

How To Forgive An Accident

Gretchen Rubin, 07.05.2009

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project ...

12 Ways To Build Your Inner Strength

Anne Naylor, 07.04.2009

At these times of unprecedented change and challenge, many are taking the opportunity to reevaluate their lives. Is the work you are doing truly serving you?

Mark Sanford And Maria Belen Chapur Fell Victim To The Dance

Diane Tucker, 07.09.2009

Writer/producer/director living in Washington DC

"It was innocent," insisted Mark Sanford, while recollecting his first encounter with Maria Belen Chapur on an Uruguayan dance floor. Oh, really?

Where is He? Where is She? How to Attract the Love of Your Life

Karen Luniw, 07.03.2009

Author "Attraction in Action: Your How to Guide to Relationships, Money, Work and Health"

Where is the man or woman of my dreams?!!! Heavens to betsy, I have been doing everything right (haven't I?) to attract that elusive being that is going to make all my dreams come true! Now, where the heck are they?

Fireworks, Partying, and The Real Meaning of the 4th of July

Ed and Deb Shapiro, 07.02.2009

Authors:BE THE CHANGE- How Meditation Can Transform You and the World. EdandDebShapiro.com

How can we integrate a greater sense of independence into our lives? How can we truly practice such an important declaration, not just as a country but also as individuals?

Balanced Life: Fourteen Tips for Running a Good Meeting

Gretchen Rubin, 07.02.2009

Nothing can drain the happiness from you faster than a long, unproductive meeting. You're bored; you're not getting anything done; emails are piling up while you sit, trapped.

What is Work? Part II: Finding Your Passion

Sharon Glassman, 06.30.2009

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Work that works for us personally may sound like an unreasonable dream in tough economic times. But the good news is, the "ol' daily grind" can result in soul diamonds.

How You Can Begin Creating a More Joyful Life

Wes Isley, 06.29.2009

writer, biker, minister

While we can't always control what life throws at us, we can control how we react -- and that's the key to unlocking joy.

Enjoy the Fun of Failure (Or At Least Try)

Gretchen Rubin, 06.28.2009

Two of my happiness-project resolutions are Enjoy the fun of failure and Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. I'm a perfectionist. I hate...

New Yorkers: Turning the Gray Skies of Summer into Money

Janice Taylor, 06.27.2009

Health & Wellness Coach, Author of Our Lady of Weight Loss, Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal

Just in case you haven't noticed, we have had an unprecedented wet and gray June. We could scream, cry and complain. Or, we can act like the resilient New Yorker's that we are.

A Parent's Responsibility to be Happy First

Francesca Biller-Safran, 06.26.2009

Award-Winning Journalist, Author, Humorist, Website: FrancescaBiller-Safran.com

One of the greatest lessons a child can learn in order to grow into a healthy and happy adult is that they are indeed not the center of the universe, ...

"Avoid Marriage," Advises Atlantic Writer

Bella DePaulo, 06.26.2009

Author of SINGLED OUT and the "Living Single" blog

Who is happier and psychologically stronger - people who got married and then got unmarried, or people who stayed single? The answer, in just about every study I've ever reviewed, is people who have stayed single.

Eight Strategies To Boost Your Happiness

Gretchen Rubin, 06.25.2009

This is an exciting week for me! First, my book became available for pre-order. For the first time, the book feels real. Second, and even more thrill...

Paris Hilton And What We Can Learn From Our Pets

Ed and Deb Shapiro, 06.25.2009

Authors:BE THE CHANGE- How Meditation Can Transform You and the World. EdandDebShapiro.com

How amazing are the dogs that save their owner's lives by sounding the alarm or even calling 911? There are so many extraordinary stories about pets, ...

How to Be Happy: Be Miserable 12% of the Time

Beth Lapides, 06.24.2009

Author, comedian, Type A Free Spirit

I've noticed in my own life that when I am willing to be 100% unhappy 12% of the time I can be 100% happy 88% of the time.

What is Work? Part I: New Definitions

Sharon Glassman, 06.24.2009

sharonglassman

Today, when so many Americans are out of it, changing it, and doing it for themselves, has the definition of work changed?

Thriving on Worry!

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger, 06.23.2009

Psychologist, speaker, author of The Genius of Instinct (FT Press, 2009),

Is it any wonder that research shows that star performers, effective leaders, and healthier people are better problem solvers than their counterparts?

Advice On Advice

Christine Hassler, 06.23.2009

Life coach, Professional Speaker, Author, and Gen Y Expert

The last few weeks, I have offered observations and advice regarding the twenty-something experience which inspired even more advice, feedback and col...