Happiness Secrets

The secrets of happy women

Maria Mora — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Have a friend who seems totally put together and cheerful all the time? That woman can be you. Find out what six real moms do to stay happy, healthy and satisfied.

Practicing Gratitude: Find your whimsy

Nichole Beaudry — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

With all of the parenting stresses we carry around with us, it's all too easy to take life too seriously. Here's how to relax, live in the moment and embrace the whimsy with your kids -- even just for an afternoon. Your kids will thank you for it.

Practicing Gratitude: Let's get happy!

Nichole Beaudry — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700

There are so many things I want for my children. My list is long and includes the hope that they grow to be kind, courteous, generous, loyal and honest adults. But perhaps the thing I want most for them is to be truly happy.

Rocky Road and Rainbows: Losing a father and appreciating life

Nichole Beaudry — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0800

I lost my father before I even had the chance to know him. Although I have no real memories of him, he managed to leave me with the greatest gift a father could give his child.

Working Mom 3.0: No regrets

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Being a stay-at-home working mom can offer the best of both worlds, but do you always feel so certain when self-doubt sets in? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen reminds us why the job you're doing is worthy of your confidence and best effort -- even on the tougher days.

5 Tips to a happier and healthier you

Mary Fetzer — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:17:00 -0700

Getting caught up in the hectic pace of daily responsibilities can really take its toll on our physical and emotional well being. Experts offer simple adjustments that will help you lead a happier and healthier life.

4 Steps to happiness

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Corny but true: You really do need to love yourself before you can love someone else. Happiness and self-love go hand in hand. To help you get a handle on your own happiness, we’ve put together some simple strategies to get you smiling -- and attracting love -- in no time.

Mental health: Can you get over childhood trauma?

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:41:00 -0800

Television writer Tracy McMillan managed to work her way into a killer Hollywood career -- a privileged world of pool houses, premieres and big-time producer deals -- despite being the daughter of a smooth-talking pimp named Freddie. But her road to success didn’t come without self-destructive choices influenced by her traumatic childhood experiences. Here are eight strategies that helped McMillan save her emotional and mental health, and become a healthy role model for her teenage son.

Finding love: Understanding what you need

Kori Ellis — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:45:00 -0800

If you're drifting from one dead-end relationship to the next, some self assessment is necessary before you can find a happy, healthy relationship. Finding love can be a lot easier if you understand what you need to be happy.

5 Secrets of happy women

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Take control of your attitude and outlook on life—you can make lifestyle changes to boost your happiness and self-confidence. Here are five simple secrets of happy women.

Is happiness possible with a man?

Melissa Chapman — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:42:00 -0700

Once the bloom is off the rose, some relationships enter the lukewarm zone. He wants sex. You would rather watch Desperate Housewives. You love gabbing about that bitchy girl at work. He would rather watch sports. So... are men and women really compatible? More importantly, is happiness possible with a man?