Mood

Bipolar Disorder: How Mood Mapping Helped

cnn.com | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


My bipolar disorder came out of the blue. No one in my family had mental health problems and it was several years before I could accept my diagnosis. ...

Feeling Grumpy 'Is Good For You'

BBC NEWS | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


An Australian psychology expert who has been studying emotions has found being grumpy makes us think more clearly. In contrast to those annoying happy...

7 Food Groups That Will Help Boost Your Mood

dumblittleman.com | Posted 11.02.2009 | Living


Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is no laughing matter because these dark-gray-rainy days have a huge impact on your mood and energy level. The good ...

Balanced Life -- A Fundamental Secret To Happiness? Get Enough Sleep

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.02.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I've written before about my resolution to Get more sleep, and I'm bringing it up again, because I'm truly convinced that this is one of the first aspects of life to tackle when you start a happiness project.

Andy Rooney On Sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Dr. Michael J. Breus

It would be nice to have a gauge on us to let us know when we need to get some shut eye or when we've had enough, much like a battery light that comes on to tell us it's time to charge a certain device for optimal use.

Tyra Banks: Tyra Show Casting - Do You Have a Body Part You Absolutely Hate?

Susan Harrow | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living


Susan Harrow

Do you have a body part that you absolutely hate and sometimes feel ashamed of? Are you constantly finding ways to cover it up or hide it?

7 Thoughts That Are Bad For You

LiveScience | Posted 11.15.2009 | Living


From those with a chill demeanor to the completely frazzled types, mental factors are ultimately tied to physical health. And while a highly neurotic ...

It's Not Just You: California Wildfires Turn Cranky

Beth Lapides | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living


Beth Lapides

Yesterday, just as we were peaking the cranky meter, Mike Dietrich, the U.S. Forest Service incident commander, said the California Station Fire had turned from "angry" to "cranky."

4 Tips To Improve Your Mood

health.com | Brittani Renaud | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living


Feeling stuck in a rut? A few simple changes in your daily routine can sharpen your mind and improve your attitude....

Project Runway, Season Six Premiere

Holly Cara Price | Posted 09.21.2009 | Entertainment


Holly Cara Price

After a long hiatus, the familiar words and soothing voice of Tim Gunn are resonating once again from my television screen.

Ask Maddisen - How To Get Unstuck From Depression

Maddisen K. Krown | Posted 09.03.2009 | Living


Maddisen K. Krown

My intention is to share a theory about the natural cycle of our human nature and to provide a few tips for getting unstuck from the natural dark times.

10 Foods To Improve Your Mood

DivineCaroline | Vicki Santillano | Posted 08.20.2009 | Living


There are lots of foods that bring a smile to my face--cookies, veggie burritos, and peanut butter oatmeal (trust me, it's delicious) are just a few. ...

18 Ways To Snap Out Of A Bad Mood

womansday.com | Jennifer Matlack | Posted 06.22.2009 | Living


You're in a lousy mood and want to feel better fast. What you need is a happiness fix--right now! Try one of these spirit-boosting tips to jump-start ...

Eight Tips For Conquering Anger And Irritability

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 05.31.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Hah. It's really quite preposterous for me to offer up a tips list on this subject. A tendency to fly off the handle is one of my most disagreeable an...

The Balanced Life: What Mac-and-Cheese, The Sopranos, and the Harry Potter Books Have in Common

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 04.01.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...

5 Happiness Boosters That Do More Harm Than Good

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 12.06.2008 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Five happiness boosters that actually do more harm than good. It's the day after the election--maybe you'...

What Goes Down Bounces Back Even Higher

Karen Salmansohn | Posted 11.03.2008 | Living


Karen Salmansohn

Obstacles to happiness often appear larger than they truly are during a crisis. So if right now you're in crisis mode, due to the financial meltdown, ...

Mike Leigh, Randy Pausch, Reader's Digest and an End to Miserablism

Margaret Heffernan | Posted 06.20.2008 | Media


Margaret Heffernan

Mike Leigh, who more or less invented miserablism as an art form, has changed his tune. His new film, Happy-Go-Lucky is, as the title suggests, cheerful. What's he doing?