Tag Archives: "mood"

Each week, I post a video about some Pigeon of Discontent raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to find the Bluebird of Happiness, we’re also plagued by those small but pesky Pigeons of Discontent. This week’s Pigeon of Discontent, suggested by a reader, is: “Bad news of the world makes me unhappy.”   If you want … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 5 tips I just used to help myself feel more calm. I started this morning feeling overwhelmed–not in a bad way, but still overwhelmed. I just got back from traveling to Toronto on my book tour. It was a lot of fun, and I was thrilled to get the chance to do it, … →

  One common happiness question is: How do you give yourself a boost? If you’re feeling anxious, blue, angry, scared, what can you do to soothe yourself? A few days ago, I posted 5 myths for fighting the blues. Okay, those don’t work very well. So what does? One suggestion: find a “comfort food” for your mind. Know what you … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 5 myths about fighting the blues. We all have a few tricks for beating the blues—things we do when we’re feeling down. It turns out, however, that several popular strategies don’t actually work very well in the long term. Beware if you’re tempted to try any of the following (all of which I … →

This proposed happiness resolution is easy. Go outside. Go outside into the sunlight; light deprivation is one reason that people feel tired. Research suggests that light stimulates brain chemicals that improve mood and increase motivation. For an extra boost, get your sunlight first thing in the morning. Now, I’m the kind of person who loves to sit around the house … →