Instantly Improve Your Mood

Not every day starts out sunny and bright - I'll give you that. But there are a number of ways for you to consciously improve your mood without much effort. A lot of it starts with attitude adjustment and making good choices with respect to the things that you enjoy, whether reading or exercise. By consulting this simple list of 25 things, you can be happier and healthier in a matter of hours, if not minutes.

Do you enjoy exercise? How about an invigorating 20 minute walk? Relaxation? A book store is nice, or maybe even a manicure treat. It truly is about the simple things in life. If you can't find pleasure in a cup of coffee or a new lipstick, then perhaps the problem runs a lot deeper. Read this list again and if you don't feel better in 10-20 minutes, you might want to see your doctor to make sure you are not suffering from depression.

No matter what, I truly hope that you can stop and smell the flowers. They only bloom for a short time each year!

Where the Bikini Came From

An explosive name for the bomb that hit the fashion world back in the 1940s, the "bikini" was named after the nuclear tests that the US conducted in Bikini Atoll (photo above). It was so scandalous that the swimwear designer could not even find regular models for the fashion show - a stripper walked down the catwalk instead! For the first 10 years or so, people were ashamed to wear such a tiny swimsuit. It didn't take long for the swimsuit style to take off, though. With the help of Hollywood stars, they were soon flying off the shelf. And then, they got smaller and smaller...

For a complete history, photos and some unique videos, visit my Hub, "A Brief History of the Bikini."