About Today: How to Be Happy

Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley By this time, we've mostly got the holiday planning things under control. Presents are bought, maybe even wrapped. The house is as clean as it's going to get. Perhaps you've got some Christmas carols going. Maybe even a log in the fireplace, if you have one. The meat or meat substitute meal of your choice may even be simmering away in the oven. Your goal now? Make it through Christmas without going Jerry Springer on your relatives.   In the Spotlight How to Be Happy Think of it this way: The holidays are good practice for the coming year. It you can think on the bright side and keep your stress levels as low as possible during the crazy Christmas season, you can do just about anything.              More Topics A Brief History of Silly Putty 20th Century History Santa's Top 5 Longevity Secrets Longevity Video: How to Score a Cheap Rental Car Budget Travel Holly Trees and the Winter Solstice Landscaping Black-Eyed Peas - A Southern Tradition for the New Year Southeast US Travel Roasting Chestnuts on the Grill Barbecues & Grilling Must-Have Winter Accessories Accessories Is Your Stress Unhealthy? Not all stress is bad stress. Sometimes, it's the only thing motivating you to get things done. (For example, the stress of worrying about my Mom giving my living room the white glove test is just about the only thing that could induce me to dust.)   5 Stress Relievers for Busy People This is the stress relieving strategy I need most: "Learn to say no." Can I make that my New Year's resolution?     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Today Ads Santa Gifts Christmas 2008 Christmas Themes Christmas Season Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as fpac.rangola@BLOGGER.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=fpac.rangola@BLOGGER.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.