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Some people are born smiling and some of us really have to work at it. We've got a step-by-step plan to maximize your happiness starting right now.
O, the Oprah Magazine has four ways to lift your mood and achieve happiness. More...
For years, she thought self-help books were only for nincompoops. Then she read one. And another. And another. Now she can't believe the hands-on wisdom about love and sex! The timely advice about breaking up! The illuminating psychology about men and wom More...
Don't let the magic fade after years of marriage. Sandra Magsamen, author of Living Artfully and an expert on making meaningful moments, offers advice on how to make love last. More...
O, The Oprah Magazine takes on catty critics who make women feel bad about their looks, including parents, teachers, employers, and ourselves. More...
Our columnist on lost jobs, forgotten tutus, the croissant not eaten, and what she got instead. More...
The authors of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth offer directions to help us reach this elusive state. More...
If you were presented with a group of people you've never met, could you determine who was really satisfied with their life? See if you can tell which person is the happiest out of this panel of five. More...
Money is not the only measure of financial success, explains Suze Orman. More...
Your home can be a powerful influence on your emotions. Martha Beck shows you how to make mood-altering changes. More...
The importance of fun to lead a successful life-techniques and relevant points. More...
A writer sets out to bring some fun in her life by making a list of things she always wanted to do. More...
Martha Beck concots a recipe for a fuller, happier, all-around zingier life. More...
Homegrown tricks for cheering yourself up during depression or just because. More...
Recent research suggests an optimistic state comes from a series of active inner processes, psychological somersaults. That's good news because it means that optimism—like other skills such as putting on eyeliner or hitting a tennis ball--is somethi More...
These useful and new ideas about love will help you find a match and make it last. More...
Optimism isn't the refuge of bubbleheads; it's a scientifically proven way to get happier, healthier, and even catnippier to the opposite sex. More...
Time-tested rituals to help you find the courage to forgive yourself. More...
Martha Beck says making lists about things that inspire confidence and optimism will help you overcome fear. More...
Martha Beck shows us how to make the most of having absolutely nothing to do. More...
Six things that work like magic to bring you back home to yourself. More...
Martha Beck on the mood-altering, immunity-bolstering power of changing your mind. More...
Do you constantly compare yourself to others? Martha Beck's got a few exercises to help you put an end to the madness. More...
Quiz to help you figure out if you're living a happy life or one you're disappointed with. More...
Do you trust the right people? Martha Beck offers one short quiz to help you determine if your trust-o-meter needs recalibrating. More...
Author Sandra Magsamen shares easy ways to be happy and enjoy yourself at no cost. More...
"Six degrees of separation" isn't just a good plot line. Science shows the theory has dramatic implications for spreading cheer from one person to the next. More...
If you need a book boost, O recommends a journey to Shakespeare's England, a sensual Italian getaway, and a return to a barnyard you might recall from childhood. More...
A great film can stir the soul. Cultural critic Caryn James has five for your Netflix queue. Butter the popcorn, dim the lights, and prepare for uplift. More...
Recent studies have focused on the positive aspects of nostalgia and shown that it can be therapeutic in a number of situations. More...
O magazine has the recipe that'll help you soar over pretty much anything life throws in your path. More...
Why thinking quickly can brighten your mood. More...
Find true happiness in knowing who you are and what brings you joy. More...
Happiness experts Dr. Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener talk about how to find happiness when economic times are tough. More...
Dr. Robert Holden shares 10 ways to discover happiness in life. More...
Happiness experts Dr. Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener share five ways to get happiness dividends from your dollars. More...
Anthropologist and relationship expert Helen Fisher explains how men and women view intimacy differently; and has some suggestions for what you can do to get closer. More...
After responding to these statements, you will discover your striving style, learn what to do if it's backfiring from neglect, and find ideas to guide your life in the direction it was meant to go. More...
Marcus Buckingham explains why women become less happy as they age. More...
Women's happiness is declining, but why? Marcus Buckingham answers the five most frequently asked questions and explains what we know for certain. More...
Marcus Buckingham polled thousands of women to find out what contributes to having a happy, successful life. More...
Karen Salmansohn shares 11 life lessons from her book How to Be Happy, Dammit: A Cynic's Guide to Spiritual Happiness. More...
When fresh nuts and handmade caramel are mixed in Tatte Fine Cookies & Cakes' buttery shell, the combo looks as yummy as it tastes. More...
The truth about what keeps marriages together. Anthropologist and relationship expert Helen Fisher, PhD, explains what sustains good marriages. More...
Spiritual author Deepak Chopra helps you find the spiritual energy that lives within you. More...
Peter Walsh helps you find peace and balance in your life by letting go of spiritual clutter. More...
According to Deepak Chopra, happiness should be based on seven new principles, all of which steer us away from finding joy in material goods and distraction and toward a purpose-driven life. More...
Do you think it's possible to be happy during a recession? Happiness expert Dr. Robert Holden reveals the keys to letting happiness beat the economic blues. More...
An eight-step guide to getting it together after heartbreak strikes. More...
Dr. Phil McGraw helps one reader find out what she really wants. More...
Author Caroline Myss introduces us to Willie Smith, a former drug dealer-turned-minister who has created a 21-day negativity fast to open the mind. More...
You know what it's like: You're high energy one minute, slumped over the next. Why? Blood sugar. More...
The author of Eat, Pray, Love knows a thing or two about falling flat on your face, choosing the wrong guy, blowing up at your boss, and above all--waking up the next morning to do it all again, with a smile. More...
When it comes to managing stress, Dr. Joan Borysenko talks about why it's important to be both realistic and optimistic about your life. More...
Spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra explains what the new kind of happiness looks like and why your choices and values are the best way to find real and lasting happiness. More...
When Katherine Russell Rich was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, she was told she would likely die in 24 months. That was 17 years ago. Learn how she turned her death sentence into a passport for life. More...
Some of us are born smiling; most of us have to work at it. This may take learning some new techniques and unlearning some old mental habit--but the joyful news from the frontiers of science and psychology is that mood is malleable and happiness is yours for the choosing. More...
Pessimistic, grouchy, bored, blue? Chronic low-grade depression can feel so familiar you don't even know you've got it. But it's rampant among women and underdiagnosed. The good news is that with treatment you can be better than ever. More...
Dr. Laurel Mellin shares three steps to reduce your stress levels when you're trying to do something good for yourself. More...
Welcome to the great happiness experiment. We sent three skeptical women to three respected researchers and gave them one month to test-drive the latest theories. More...
Martha Beck has no head for numbers (just ask her accountant), but she does have a proven strategy for converting money into happiness. Here's the plan. More...
It's time to take care of your mental health! Allana Baroni has three ways to immunize yourself against signs of grouchiness, a depleted sense of humor or a generally beige demeanor. More...
Keeping your guard up in a relationship is guaranteed to keep the love out, too. Couples therapists Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt tell Dawn Raffel about the dazzling revelation that saved their own marriage--and could help anyone's. More...
Bulletin: A revolutionary technique might very well alter the way you handle difficulties. Raphael Cushnir reports on the most unexpected path to joy, release, and freedom. More...
Don't go on a vending-machine bender! Three experts offer a foolproof strategy to keep office snacks from weighing you down. More...
Love is (a) champagne and high heels; (b) a passionate, china-shattering fight, followed by an all-night tango; (c) a constant, nagging feeling of insecurity; (d) none of the above. Joan Konner explores the crucial difference between romance and the L More...
If you're trying to figure out what to do with your one and only life, Martha Beck offers a powerful technique for discovering your next move More...
Carving out a little solitude can make a world of difference. So go ahead - give yourself a break. More...
Dr. Robert Holden's radical 10-day plan to accept who you really are. More...
What do you need to make your dreams come true? Three wishes? Think again. Martha Beck on a goal-setting strategy that will get you where you want to go. More...
This questionnaire was designed to identify the gaps in particular areas of your life, including fitness, diet and stress management. Answer all 18 questions for results that will help you achieve your health goals--and feel better in the process. More...
Have you ever wondered what makes or breaks a marriage? Perhaps 'self-expansion' might be a crucial part of the equation. Dubbed by psychologist Arthur Aron, self-expansion occurs when your relationship adds excitement and interest to your life. More...
At a certain point, it hits you: You're probably never going to be a movie star or a dot.com gazillionaire. More...
Some people see only storm clouds where others are able to spot silver linings. But did you know your perspective can have a powerful influence on your well-being? More...
How your emotions affect your health and immune system. More...
Try this simple technique to change your outlook on life. More...
Author Tracy McMillan knows a thing or two about getting over a bad childhood. Here's what she wants you to know about getting over your past. More...
What makes a long, good marriage? Let Amy Bloom count the ways. More...
The world is full of people hoping to rob you of your good mood. Martha Beck teaches you how to defend yourself. More...
The need to forgive may be as strong as the need to be forgiven. Robert Karen, Ph.D., explores the healing that comes from moving beyond blame. More...
Everyone knows yawns are catching (even from a photo, even from a dog). But so are moods, and we pick them up without even realizing it. Dorothy Foltz-Gray explains. More...
Partnership isn't about his and hers, yours and mine, IOU and you-owe-me. Amy Bloom says it's a subtler form of math that adds up to the magic. More...
Is it you or your life that's the problem? More...
Knowledge is power, knowledge is fun - and it can help send your sadness away for good. More...
At long last, Lisa Wolfe had an hour of uninterrupted work time. Then her 3-year-old son came to her in tears because his turtle died. What's a mother to do? More...
I do not envy my friend Liz "Eat, Pray, Love" Gilbert for her blockbuster success or even her swell dog. What I do envy, though, is her ability to give presents. More...
The thought-provoking poet David Whyte considers what we should be asking ourselves--especially when we least want to confront our own answers. More...
How do you get your nearest and dearest to change their behavior? Simple: Stop giving a damn what they do, says Martha Beck. More...
Personal finance expert and O, The Oprah Magazine columnist Suze Orman gives advice on finding financial happiness. More...
After flubbing a line in a school play more than 40 years ago, Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston learned just how little it takes to lighten the mood. More...
Lynne Tillman, author of "Someday This Will Be Funny," explains the right and wrong way to deploy a joke. More...
What goes from ear to ear isn't as simple as it seems. More...
Nothing gets our heart racing like a little harmless terror - so why not harness what frightens you to make your life richer? More...
Patience Salgado, master of the small act of generosity, is making the world a friendlier place. More...
It may seem admirable to work yourself sick, but the longer you burn the candle at both ends, the faster you'll burn out. If you're already approaching medium well, Martha Beck is here to help. More...
The Today Show anchor was living fast - until a doctor's advice convinced her to live better. More...
Examining our well-being can a more helpful way to understand how satisfied or dissatisfied with our lives. Find out how to look for signs of it in your day-to-day. More...
If a stubborn dilemma has you stumped, Martha Beck can help you find a resolution. Task number one: Yuk it up. More...
Now that Meghan O'Rourke has begun to follow her mother's example, she's giving as much as she's gained. More...
A Buddhist monk helps you make your office more Zen. More...
"Bliss can come from rewarding yourself with random moments of pleasure." More...
She pines for it, dreams about it, even races home at night in anticipation of it. Pamela Erens admits all. More...
At his lakeside New Hampshire retreat, the legendary rocker and American Idol judge opens up about 40 wild years on the road, the highs and lows of getting sober, and the beauty of losing - and finding - himself in the woods. More...
Because new research shows people whose spouses did small, thoughtful things for them were the happiest in their relationships, we've come up with some you can do for him that won't diminish your joy. More...
Leigh Newman comes up with the intimidating but crucial ideas we all need to examine. Take the plunge. Your answers might just change your life. More...
Leigh Newman shares the moments of glory we all get—no matter what, no matter who. More...
After very different encounters with two childhood role models, the Olympic gold medalist skier learned the value of a winning attitude. More...
Thanks to random 60-degree MLK Days in St. Paul or a subzero St. Paddy's in Amarillo, it can be tricky to know when spring is finally on its way. So we've got seven unexpected but reliable ways to tell winter is over. More...
Deepak Chopra gives you 3 questions to ask yourself during tough times. More...
Thanks to evolution, the human brain is highly attuned to trouble. But you can start to retrain your focus on the positive, with some wisdom from the pros. More...
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