How do you want to feel today? We’re guessing that you’d like a better outlook than Oscar the Grouch (even though he’s a pretty cute curmudgeon). To live life more positively, set a daily intention. Perhaps you want to feel adventurous, or bighearted, or peaceful. Take a moment each morning to se ... Read more

Do household chores, administrative tasks, and other rote tasks dominate your to-do list? Welcome to the club! It’s high time you add something more enjoyable. Doing activities that get your creative juices flowing may boost your overall well-being, according to a new study. When hundreds of st ... Read more

Here’s a sobering statistic: Nearly half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions, and yet a mere 8 percent are successful at achieving them. Ouch. Well, we have another tactic for you to this year: creating a personal mission statement, or purpose statement. Often when people make resoluti ... Read more

Light up your life - literally - to beat the blues that may arrive with the short, cold days. Start by taking a cue from the 5th Dimension: Let the sunshine in, even on cloudy days. When sunlight reaches the brain via the eyes, it stimulates production of the mood-lifting chemical serotonin, so s ... Read more

“You’re never fully dressed without a smile,” goes the famous tune from Annie, but the short days of winter (i.e., now) can put even the brightest of smiles to the test. First things first: Light up (no, not like that!). Increasing your exposure to natural light may help to keep your circadian rh ... Read more