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Nature Makes Us Nicer
If you've been snippy lately, hurry up and get outside before Winter arrives! According to researchers at the University of Rochester, spending time in nature makes us nicer. A scientist behind the study explained:"Now we’ve found nature brings out more social feelings, more value for community and close relationships.
Do Tell: What Do You Do to Lift Your Spirits?
I'm a fan of motivational tips because even though some of them may seem corny and random, they can be helpful in a pinch.
I needed a picker-upper the other day and was reminded of this list of things to do to ensure a better life. It may sound silly, but doing two things on the list — eating almonds and taking a walk while grinning like a weirdo (OK, that's not how he put it!) really did boost my mood.
Study Suggests That We Think Clearer on Sunny Days
If you have a big decision to make, you might want to hurry up and make it before the sunny Summer's over.
New research reveals that not only are people more moody on cloudy days, but they actually have cloudier brains too! During a study on strokes, researchers coincidentally discovered a positive correlation between cognitive impairment and gloomy weather.
Do Tell: How Does Hormonal Birth Control Affect Your Mood?
Though I do think hormonal birth control options, like the pill and NuvaRing, are great methods of contraception, I’ll be the first to admit that the fluctuation in hormones can definitely cause feelings of irritability and depression. Of course much of it depends on the dosage, as well as how your body handles it. So ladies, do tell: Have you found yourself fighting with your moodiness after going on hormonal birth control?
You Asked: My Boyfriend Doesn't Believe in Himself
Dear Sugar,
My boyfriend just graduated from college last Spring and is taking some time off. Right now he's taking community college classes and deciding what direction he wants to go with his life (grad school, career, etc). His parents are more than fine with supporting him — he's worked really hard, and deserves a break — so he can avoid jumping into something he hates.
Dear Poll: Do You Find Others’ Happiness Contagious or Grating?
There’s a reason why “misery loves company” seems to be such a true cliché — for some people, being around happy people when they feel sad is a lot like having someone laugh directly in their face. But learning how to derive happiness from other’s good moods is a great ability, and one I’m still working on! Do you find happiness in others contagious or just irritating?
Five Things to Do When You Need a Pick-Me-Up
Every so often we can feel down on our luck. Maybe it's just a passing mood or maybe it's a particularly bad string of events, but sometimes in this hectic life we just need a pick-me-up. Here are some of my quick mood boosters when the going gets tough.
My 10 Favorite Makeout Songs
Listening to music can be an incredibly sensual experience, so it's no wonder it pairs so well with a hot and steamy makeout session. In fact, just the experience of creating the perfect lip-smacking playlist can be a turn on in itself. So here's my own personal list of the top 10 makeout session songs!
This or That: Angry or Depressed Drinker?
You haven’t seen an old friend in a few years, though you’ve kept in touch and remained pretty close. You’re absolutely thrilled when she decides to visit you for the weekend. She’s always complaining about the lack of guys in her area so you decide to show her the nightlife around your town.
Dear Poll: Do Your Body Issues Follow You to Bed?
As most women know, one of the biggest inhibitors in the bedroom is the mind. It has a tendency to wander off and come up with nagging questions, like “is my stomach jiggling?” that can really turn a girl off. In fact, it can end up holding you back from a lot of pleasurable things.
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