EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Whether we like it or not, our actions are often driven by our emotions. Learn about human behavior in these articles on emotional health.

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What makes people happier --objects or experiences?

What are your happiest childhood memories? What do you remember most about them -- the things you bought or the gifts you received, or the events themselves?

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  • 10 Different Types of Laughter
    10 Different Types of Laughter

    From giggles to guffaws and from chuckles to cackles, we laugh in a lot of different ways -- and what's more, only about 90 percent of our laughter is related to jokes or humor. See more »

  • 10 Tips from Happy People
    10 Tips from Happy People

    Do you remember what it was like to feel that happy as a kid, when life was less complicated? If not, these 10 tips might get you grinning again. C'mon. Turn that frown upside down. See more »

  • 10 Ways to Pursue Happiness
    10 Ways to Pursue Happiness

    What makes you happy? If you're not sure, and especially if you're not happy, read on to learn more about how to pursue the happiness you desire -- and deserve. See more »

  • 10 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Being Happy
    10 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Being Happy

    Happiness is a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, it can also be elusive due to stress or depression. However, strategies abound that you can use to trick yourself into being happy. Ready for 10 of them? See more »

  • 5 Signs You're Not Happy
    5 Signs You're Not Happy

    Snapping at your best friend and zoning out in front of the TV for hours might be more than a case of the Mondays. If you can't sleep and you're consumed by stress, you might be unhappy. See more »

  • 5 Tips for Changing the Way You Think
    5 Tips for Changing the Way You Think

    In an ideal world, we'd frequently meet new and interesting people, and we'd constantly discover new aspects of our emotional lives. For many of us, though, personal ruts and situational repetition are the norm. Let's change that. See more »

  • 5 Tips for Conscious Living
    5 Tips for Conscious Living

    Somewhere in our brains beyond the worries about credit card bills and looming layoffs at work, many of us want to live a more conscious life. So how do we get there? See more »

  • 5 Ways to Maximize Happiness
    5 Ways to Maximize Happiness

    Just as we can physically train muscles to become tighter and stronger, we can mentally train ourselves to draw more pleasure from the mundane. It takes discipline and a can-do attitude. See more »

  • 5 Ways to Remain Upbeat in a Down Economy
    5 Ways to Remain Upbeat in a Down Economy

    Your cubicle neighbor got laid off last week, and the sight of her empty swivel chair is a real downer. How do you keep your chin up when times are so lousy? See more »

  • Are happy people healthier?
    Are happy people healthier?

    Most of us want, seek and wish for two things: happiness and health (OK, and maybe money). Does good health require a smile, or can the grumps among us soldier on in sound body? See more »

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