Is there a device that can automatically observe your stress levels in real-time? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry on Oct 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Go to graduate school with Favorite teacher and move away, or go to graduate school with less than favorite teacher and stay close to family? [more inside]
posted by mrgreyisyelling on Sep 28, 2009 - 12 answers

What are some examples of events that add up to a happy life? [more inside]
posted by beautifulstuff on Aug 11, 2009 - 26 answers

It doesn’t matter how many goals I achieve, I never feel good about myself. It’s really beginning to be a real drag. It’s even starting to keep me up at night. I sit up in bed thinking about how much of a loser I am all night long. It’s really insane. How do you feel like a success? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 6, 2009 - 36 answers

Life choices-filter: What should my wife and I do next? [more inside]
posted by hamandcheese on Jul 15, 2009 - 14 answers

Help me regain my love for running! Started a few years ago, did a half marathon last Oct then slacked off over the winter (did a fair bit on cross trainer/ rower though) then I had my orthotic sorted out, got used to walking non-wonkily and started running again. Hooray! I had trained up properly, enjoying getting running again, did over 8 miles on Monday in preparation for the big run yesterday. Then, did the big run. 8.5 miles of hell - it was boiling hot and bright sun, the race started at 11 and I was slow - so, horrible. I know I was sensible, kept hydrated etc etc, actually feel reasonably OK today, just a bit achy. But a) I feel I failed in the race as I ran it last year find (working on that though, the main one is:) b) I really feel I do not want to go out running again. How do I break through this? [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee on Jun 1, 2009 - 14 answers

What are some jobs (other than teaching) that have summers off? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on May 12, 2009 - 25 answers

I am pretty miserable and aware my lifestyle needs to change. I think I have a good sense of what is causing this, and I can list for you the things I want more of in my life but cannot get over some sort of bizarre mental blocks about loosening up and the feeling that if I do it will ruin my and my husband’s lives. How can I cure my addiction to stability and what concrete things do you think I should do to get out of this rut? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2009 - 14 answers

We know where we want to get married, but the bride to be's parents don't like our preferred location [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Apr 17, 2009 - 51 answers

A common story: after 7 years of marriage, post-partum depression and a now-3 year old kid, sex (and sexiness) is long gone. I (husband) would like it back. I'm trying to be a supportive partner and make things better, but don't seem to be having any impact. She says she cares, but doesn't make efforts to help. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 10, 2009 - 38 answers

Looking for advice, suggestions and/or resources on being a more positive person. [more inside]
posted by mannequito on Apr 9, 2009 - 29 answers

Help me find the Peanuts cartoon in which Linus says "The way I see it, as soon as a baby is born he should be issued a banjo!" [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Apr 7, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I pick a major? Work I love, classes I love, or a subject I love? [more inside]
posted by magraak on Apr 3, 2009 - 35 answers

What steps did you take to find your partner in spite of social anxiety or severe shyness? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 2, 2009 - 33 answers

How can we help my elderly grandfather be happier? [more inside]
posted by harnharn on Mar 11, 2009 - 19 answers

Say cheesy! There are threads discussing tips on how to smile more often, but what happens when you do? For those who aren't innately full of sunshine, have you ever made a concerted, sudden effort to smile as much as possible, and what impact has it had on those around you? Does it lift your own spirits, or wear you out? Do people think you're flirting with them and/or get creeped out? Does it start to feel kind of fake after a while, and actually make you feel kinda empty inside? Just a general query.
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Mar 10, 2009 - 41 answers

Have you used anti-depressants successfully? How did you deal with the insinuating little voice that said, "You may be feeling better, but it's really just the pills--without them, deep down, you're still a sad/angry/dysfunctional person." [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 26, 2009 - 44 answers

Are people in therapy happier than people who are not in therapy? [more inside]
posted by smorange on Feb 4, 2009 - 26 answers

I connect very different groups together, and I also tend to make people famous. Where in the world could I make a living out of this? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jan 18, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm 29, I'm living comfortably as an IT professional in New York City, but my dream is to work for NPR. I have a bachelor's in journalism and I was the music director at my college radio station...6 years ago. I have no connections, I have been out of radio production since college. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Jan 18, 2009 - 12 answers

When it comes to love . . . where's the line between deserving to have certain expectations fulfilled, and having standards that are too high? In particular I'm curious to know if you ever ended a relationship with someone you were in love with, and then went on to fall in love with someone else in a deeper and more enriching way. [more inside]
posted by lblair on Jan 11, 2009 - 21 answers

Looking for happiness. Need advice, thoughts on what i am doing wrong, how to get this girl out of my mind. [more inside]
posted by loser8008 on Jan 10, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm not happy. Can I be happy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 6, 2008 - 17 answers

How to deal with a bad aesthetic environment whilst bringing up a child. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm looking for ways to brighten a friend's day(s), using mostly the internet and also my cellphone. Quirky videos. Funny one liners that are only a text message away. Inspirational and moving pieces need apply. Anything goes here, as long as it is tasteful. This is for someone in her early thirties who is going through a rough patch in her life. Thank you.
posted by captainsohler on Sep 24, 2008 - 15 answers

What happy memories do you have of being a young child that make you think either "those were good times" or "that was good parenting"? [more inside]
posted by onlyconnect on Aug 12, 2008 - 64 answers

She might be leaving for good in one month, or not leaving at all. We find out in one month. How do I not ruin the next month for myself and her by being miserable about it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 20, 2008 - 10 answers

Has anyone here ever actually learned to be more optimistic? [more inside]
posted by katyjack on Jun 20, 2008 - 40 answers

What song would bring a smile to your face if a fellow worker bee was singing it as you were going to work? [more inside]
posted by sfkiddo on Jun 12, 2008 - 65 answers

What cheers you up? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on May 27, 2008 - 54 answers

What is "living life to the fullest"? How to do it? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on May 23, 2008 - 18 answers

Know any happy 80-year-olds? [more inside]
posted by artdrectr on May 15, 2008 - 50 answers

Feeling/being happy? How? Help me. I'm not 100% sure where to start with this one except I wanted to pose the question to fellow metafilterer's after my meeting with my psychologist today.... read on. [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx on May 14, 2008 - 27 answers

How can I find more about this secret to happiness (and is it really true)? [more inside]
posted by zenja72 on May 5, 2008 - 44 answers

I realized recently that I’m ashamed of myself at a deep fundamental level. When I fail at something big or small, I beat myself up emotionally more than I should and feel ashamed. I realize that this is not emotionally healthy, but I’m not really sure what I can do to change the dynamic. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2008 - 24 answers

How do you ignore someone's attitude instead of letting it bring you down? How do you handle living with someone who can be really negative a lot of the time? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2008 - 17 answers

Why do I deserve happiness when there are other people in the world who don't have it? I seriously need to know. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 22, 2008 - 53 answers

I have almost finished my degree in computer science, and soon the Real Word awaits. I still have no idea what I'd like to be doing with my life. So, for those who have been able to find meaning and fulfillment in their jobs: how did you do it? [more inside]
posted by koenie on Feb 19, 2008 - 27 answers

I have lots and lots of free time and want to spend it more effectively. [more inside]
posted by thebrokenmuse on Feb 5, 2008 - 25 answers

What are some little things I can do to stay positive and kind to myself while going through some heartache? [more inside]
posted by loiseau on Jan 28, 2008 - 50 answers

I need help finding goals and dreams for my life [more inside]
posted by stedman15 on Jan 22, 2008 - 20 answers

Can you recommend good books on the study of happiness? [more inside]
posted by missjamielynn on Jan 17, 2008 - 33 answers

It’s that time - the beginning of the last semester before I graduate from collee. It’s time to find a job or graduate school program and plot out the rest of my life. A renewed interest in charity and decreased interest in psychology, my chosen field of study, have led me to question my planned life course. Open my mind to what I might be able to do with my life. [more inside]
posted by charmston on Jan 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me itemise the necessities for opening a small bar. [more inside]
posted by strawberryviagra on Nov 7, 2007 - 8 answers

Law/ Lawyer Filter: I've decided on Law School, but am trying to decide which area of law to focus on once I get there. [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Oct 30, 2007 - 24 answers

Looking for wisdom from Judaism. A while back, someone posted a link to a great essay. It was chock full of Jewish wisdom. I can't remember the context, but I want to say it had to do with success and achievement. As opposed to saying that ego-gratification and success were a bad thing, the essay instead pointed out that there was virtue in doing things for yourself and virtue in aquiring the trappings of success. Anyone want to conjure up a link for me? How about any other essays and articles filled with good Judaic wisdom?
posted by jasondigitized on Oct 1, 2007 - 7 answers

I want to be a better person (don't we all?). I'm looking for texts and tips to help me on my journey. [more inside]
posted by Brittanie on Jul 31, 2007 - 29 answers

Can I correct my smile posture? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Jul 9, 2007 - 13 answers

How can we overcome unhappiness in our relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 27, 2007 - 17 answers

How to decide between a better job and a more satisfying social world? [more inside]
posted by umlaut on May 21, 2007 - 7 answers