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When I was single, I heard this all the time: “You have to love yourself before you can love someone else.” And after I fell in love with someone else, I started hearing this all the time: “The person you love can’t make you happy; only you can make you happy.” What is it about...
Read MoreFor most of us, what we want from life is pretty simple when you get down to it – we want to be happy. Why is it that something that is seemingly so simple eludes so many people? We look at happy people like they are a different species. We want to know what they...
Read MoreThe Rumor: Rainy days can really get you down Ever notice that as rain drops from the sky, your mood sometimes drops, too? If you feel meh on a dreary day, you might just chalk it up to coincidence. Sure, the Carpenters sang, “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.” But can rain really ruin your mood? The Verdict:...
Read MorePromotion. Engagement. Holiday. Survived a Monday. No matter what you’re celebrating, it seems like the perfect time to reach for bubbly, pour some wine, splash bourbon on the rocks or sip a martini from a fancy glass. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a little of the cheer (and social lubrication) alcohol can provide. But...
Read MoreWhat It Is This mood disorder, which affects about five percent of American adults, is typified by feelings of sadness, anger or frustration. Unlike the occasional unhappy spell, the emotions persist for weeks or months and interfere with daily life. You may have trouble sleeping or concentrating, have outbursts of anger or avoid social situations....
Read MoreThe Rumor: Happiness is genetic, so if you’re born unhappy, you’re pretty much screwed When it comes to being happy, some people are literally born that way: Statistics show that 50 percent of what makes a person happy is genetic. Yes, that’s right: Your general level of happiness is predisposed from the moment you’re born....
Read MoreYou and your partner split up and, naturally, at first it seems like the end of the world. While some good relationships end for silly reasons, thus denying happiness to both parties, there is often good reason for a couple to go their separate ways. It is hard to see it when you are in...
Read MoreWe all know that person – whether we’ve just seen them on TV, or they are part of our social circle – that just seems to have everything together. Their lives are incredibly successful and they seem to achieve personal and professional goals with relative ease. One way to try to incorporate their path to...
Read MoreOne of the most important elements of our life is our relationship with our spouse or significant other. They are who we build our lives with, start a family with, and spend our time with. For most of us, this is the highlight of our lives. But things are not always great. All relationships, even...
Read MoreFor many of us, a lack of motivation, as well as a lack of time, are why we do not get physically active. However, it is abundantly clear that, in order for our minds and bodies to operate at their prime level of functioning, we need regular physical activity. Our body, like the mind, is...
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