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  1. Can working moms really be happy?
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 21, 2009
    The days when most moms stayed home to take care of the domestic needs of the family are over. The growing number of women starting...
  2. Are women swayed by men in flashy cars?
    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 30, 2009
    Who's that guy that lives in the neighborhood and drives the red-hot Mercedes-Benz convertible? Now there's a man we'd like to know....
  3. Health benefits of Laughter Yoga
    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 15, 2009
    Laughing makes us feel good, giving us stress-relief and a rush of endorphins. Now you can double your pleasure and health benefits...
  4. Domestic abuse: Dealing with death
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 21, 2009
    Did you know that nearly 50 percent of the violent crimes against family members each year are committed against spouses and that 58...
  5. 8 Tips to boost your self-confidence
    By Sarah Kelsey on Aug 19, 2009
    Regardless of who you are, it can be pretty easy to fall into a self confidence rut. From co-workers tearing you down to waking up...
  6. How to put yourself first
    By Karen Hawthorne on Jul 30, 2009
    Women are notorious for putting the needs of others ahead of their own. But bringing yourself into the spotlight will give you the...
  7. National Girlfriends Day
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jul 15, 2009
    National Girlfriends Day is on August 1st. In honor of friendship, we’ve compiled a list of 20 healthy, fun ways you and your...
  8. How to let go of friendships that hurt your health
    By Karen Hawthorne on Jul 14, 2009
    Your closest friends really are more important than money or shoes. You know you can call them up when you’ve had a bad day and...
  9. Stay emotionally fit with group therapy
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 6, 2009
    Have you cut back on expenses by bidding your hair stylist, barrista and weekly psychotherapy sessions good-bye? Though you can’t...
  10. Horticultural therapy: Grow with your garden
    By Christine Cristiano on Jun 17, 2009
    It is a known fact that gardening is good for the body and therapeutic for the soul. The premise of creating a tranquil garden...
  11. Give and take to find happiness
    By Carole Lynne on Jun 16, 2009
    Life is wonderful! When we are able to give and take we experience the balance that comes from doing for others while we also take...
  12. 3 Easy ways to brighten your mood
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Feb 3, 2009
    Though it’s the shortest month on the calendar, February can feel like it goes on forever. With winter in high gear and spring...
  13. Key to mental health: Learn how to play
    By Handan T. Satiroglu on Feb 3, 2009
    Europeans work to live. Americans live to work. We’ve all heard the adage. Or as a European colleague of mine put it even more...
  14. Foods to boost your mood
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jan 23, 2009
    Love those days when you wake up on top of the world only to turn around and want to strangle your coworker by noon? Our moods are...
  15. How to make an inspiration board
    By Jen Klein on Jan 15, 2009
    In my office, I have pictures of my kids tacked to a small corkboard. I change the photos on a somewhat regular basis - as the kids...
  16. 10 Tips to finding happiness
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Dec 16, 2008
    If one of your New Year’s resolutions include finding happiness, we’ve got 10 happiness-boosting tips for you.
  17. When gossip is actually healthy
    By Michelle Konstantinovsky on Nov 15, 2008
    Whether it happens around the water cooler, in the locker room, or via text message, we’re all guilty of a little gossip now and...
  18. Preventing accidental overdose: Acetaminophen is in many...
    On Nov 1, 2008
    Before you take doses of more than one cold, allergy or flu medication, you should take a good close look at the labels, to make...
  19. 10 things you should know if you have diabetes
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 28, 2008
    Diabetes currently affects more than 280 million worldwide and nearly 21 million in the US alone. Researchers estimate that this...
  20. The United States of anxiety
    By Lauren Iannotti on Aug 28, 2008
    It's the most common mental illness in America. One worrywart stares down her (and our) tendency to fret.

Mental health includes depression, anxiety, fear and even bipolar disorder; however, it also encompasses a search for emotional peace, balance and mindfulness. Beyond counseling, medication, therapy and psychiatric help, you can learn how to help yourself by altering your way of thinking and living. Do you struggle with self confidence? Learn how to help improve self image. Are you constantly pessimistic? Learn to positively live in the moment! SheKnows also has effective tips to stay happy and content, keep motivated, purge negativity, and control your self-destructive emotions.

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