November 2009

There are many, many empirically proven resources for boosting your happiness now so you don't have to resort to gimmicky "secrets" or magical cures; stick with the science and what really works...

by Dr. Ranit Mishori I write a lot of prescriptions_ã”for pills, creams, and physical therapy. One thing I can_ã_t dictate a dose of_ã”though I wish I could_ã”is a positive attitude. I_ã_ve always suspected that patients who _ã–look on the bright side_㝠tend to handle medical problems...

I've alread tweeted on this at http://twitter.com/drhappy but it's such a good story and such a wonderful project, undoubtedly relevant to all of us interested in happiness and positive psychology, that I thought I'd bring you another story on this, this time from The Examiner...

How do you view the difficult events that show up in your life, or happen in the world around you? I'm open about the fact that I was very depressed during my residency, and even before that, it often seemed that life's events were relentlessly...

Heather Linich The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Association in Adelaide, Australia conducted a study on low fat versus low carb diets and found that both diets work equally well in helping the participant lose weight. However, those on the low carb diet suffered negative mood...

The New York Times writes about how happiness is contagious - click here The Financial Times includes an interesting perspective of happiness from the entrepreneur's perspective - click here And the Examiner reviews the happiest and unhappiest cities in America - click here Don't miss out on any...

We'll buy a puffer to protect us from the cold this winter_ã”and to protect us from the winter blues? Research shows, more than ever, that there are easy ways to boost our mood. Don't dwell Act the part ...

SUNDAY, Nov. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Your mother may have been right when she told you to sit up straight: New research suggests that good posture could make you feel more confident about your thoughts. "Most of us were taught that sitting up straight gives...

Whether heading into the workforce for the first time or perhaps being shuffled around by the lousy economy and a difficult job market, many people _ã_ employed or not _ã_ are evaluating and reevaluating their career paths. For most, long gone are the days when...