Stress Management

An unnatural high is usually brought about by the use of illicit drugs, prescription medications or stimulants found in food or drink. Conversely, a natural high is a feeling of well-being that...

Setting goals is the first step in getting what you want in life. Whether you want to improve the personal, professional or romantic areas of your life, setting achievable short-term and...

Many people write in their journals when they are in a bad mood, but just writing your negative thoughts may or may not help improve your mood. Follow the steps below to actually improve your...

Our daily lives offer a full array of potential causes of stress and depression. Work, relationships or significant events like moving into a new home all can trigger stress. Stress, environmental...

Ever have one of those days? Bad weather, hellish commute, bad day at work or school... nothing going right. Well there are a few things you can do to help that black cloud above your head move on.

Before you have a fit and go throw something, read this article and adapt these simple techniques that can nix your anger outbursts for good.

We all want to feel good. We all want to feel optimistic and be able to exhale without worrying or stress. The feeling of over all good health within the body and soul may take a bit of work. We...

Everyone has been on both ends of a surprise swing in mood at one point or another. Changes in mood are often the product of stress that seems difficult to manage, if not overwhelming. But it's...

Increased serotonin elevates mood, which helps alleviate depression. Natural methods of increasing serotonin may be as effective as medication.

With the economy as it is, stretching your dollars, work (if your lucky to have one), and all the demands of life, it is easy to get swept up and begin to feel down.

We can all be afflicted by a bad mood from time to time, and it's good to know how to fight it when that happens. Everything we do affects biochemical reactions in our brain, and there are things...

Never heard of mindfulness? Or, maybe you've heard of it, but have no idea what it is or why it's helpful, or what in the world one does with it. Below I will discuss some of the principles of...

There have been a number of studies worldwide about the health benefits of smiling. Smiling can lengthen your life, make you more successful, confident and attractive, and improve your health. ...

Pregnancy sends your life, body and mind into an emotional spiral. While it may be the one of the greatest stages of your life, it can also be one of the most stressful. Hormones are being washed...

Spring is here - the perennial season of growth. Though many are thinking about the physical cleaning of home and hearth, perhaps this spring, in particular, is a good time for some mental and...

April is National Humor Month, but you don't have to wait for it to come around. We can all use some humor to lighten our days and keep us thinking positively. Here's how to fit humor into the...

We all have days that we just aren't on top of our game and feel a bit down. Here's some tips that can help you get into a better mood in ten minutes.

It happens to all of us - we wake up on the wrong side of the bed and find ourselves in a rut for the day. Here are five simple ways to enhance your mood today so that you feel good again. Life...

We all have one of those days when it all seems to be going wrong. You wake up, feel tired and you are easily annoyed or agitated. Yet there is a solution, it does not have to be a set mood for...

Learn how to overcome irritability and be in charge of your own mood.

Gas prices are high; the stock market is low. Companies are downsizing; prices at the grocery store are skyrocketing. Times are tough, there is no other way to say it. Although these are just...

It often seems that we have no control over our mood. How can we be content and have happiness when life is so hard and we have to struggle to just survive? How can people find joy when tragedy...

With as busy as you can sometimes get with family, work and other obligations, you can forget about yourself and your well-being. However, the more time that you spend putting off taking care of...

Ever wonder why it is that you can never manage to get yourself out of a bad mood? Why is it that when one thing goes wrong, everything else seems to follow? But don't worry, there is hope. You...

We strive to have better lives, to live in harmony and to go about our daily routines with ease. There are however days when we feel stressed and tense, we don't know how to let go and relax....

We all fall into a funk from time to time. Things start piling up and really getting to us. Everything is wearing on our nerves and we start to take it out on the people we love. Here are 8...

Bad moods are a real downer. No one likes to be around you when you're grouchy, and being in a bad mood typically makes feel you feel much worse. Learn to shake those crabby and irritable...

There is nothing as relaxing as a luxurious bath, but to make it even better, take natural mood enhancing baths using aromatherapy and your favorite scents. The scents can be natural, such as rose...

Stress can be a killer. I have found myself at the end of a stressful day and just can't seem to chill out. I just want to tear everyone's head off and scream at the top of my lungs. I know a lot...

As your day begins, so it will continue. That's not a solid guarantee, but it can be a pretty accurate indicator. There are things you can do, no matter how your life is going, to start your day...

There's no doubt that fragrance plays a big role in determining mood. An odor can be an instant mood lifter. Have you ever noticed how a certain smell can reactivate a forgotten memory? Who...

Bad moods, we all have them. Some of us have them daily. The boss ticks us off, the kids won’t stop fighting, the spouse is complaining, traffic is bad, the bills just keep coming, or the washer...

There are always going to be good times and bad times in life. Even the most charmed people experience setbacks and disappointment. But remember: Our greatest glory comes not in never falling, but...

Most feel-good articles tend toward teaching how to have a healthy and strong self-esteem. This one, however, is going to assume that your self-esteem is just fine. It is targeting the fact that...

Winter involves holidays, bad weather, multiple family gatherings and extra expenses—all things that can cause stress and unhappiness. Follow the steps to relieve winter stress and free your mind...