The simple secrets to feeling happier, according to experts

Steal tips from the pros. No Images? Click here       I’ve had a particularly rough Monday, which started off with a broken computer and only got worse from there. Needless to say my mood is the opposite of joyful, so this story we published this week on therapists’ personal happiness tricks couldn’t have come at a better time. Bad moods are inevitable — in fact, some of the experts even said they’re pretty useful — but rotten emotions don’t have to take space in your brain for a long time. Feel your feelings, then move on from them by trying one of these habits. You’ve got the rest of the week to tackle. —Lindsay Turn up the Wellness Jams Wellness Jams is a curated playlist from celebrities, influencers and readers that will help you work out or chill out. This week, reader Amy Ofenbeck shares the upbeat music she listens to when she needs to pick up her mood. Take a look at the playlist below. HIT PLAY ON AMY'S PLAYLIST Got a few tunes that push you through a hard gym session? Have some songs that perk you up on a bad day? Share your playlist by filling out this form. It may get featured in an upcoming newsletter. A Minute And Change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" project will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from actress Busy Philipps on how she feels more confident with her body image: I stopped weighing myself almost two years ago, because I noticed that it was giving me anxiety and really affecting my mood.... If you are somebody who wants to make a life change and that scale gets you the motivation of, like, ‘Yes, I got down two pounds this week!' I for sure get that. But for me, just being stable in my body has helped me a lot. MORE OF PHILIPPS' ANXIETY TIPS You oughta know Most women are probably familiar with the dreaded discomfort that comes with a yeast infection. It seems logical that we hit the drug store and pick up a treatment for it. But just because we think we’re in tune with our bodies (and we probably are!) doesn’t mean that we should necessarily self-diagnose and be on our merry way with our Monistat. Reporter Jenna Birch investigated whether or not you should go to the doctor to treat a yeast infection. Here’s what you should know: The majority of the time people think they have a yeast infection, they don’t. So treating the issue with an OTC medication isn’t actually going to do anything. Yeast infections have similar symptoms to other infections. These include bacterial vaginosis and other STIs. Even if you have a yeast infection, it may not be cleared up with a drugstore product. There are different types of yeast, which could require a different medication. HOW TO GET RID OF THE ITCH, STAT   Crushing on this 'gram Want more Wellness? Michael Phelps Opens Up About How Therapy Improved His Life More of this, please. Inside The Body Image Movement That Doesn't Focus On Appearance Experts say it could be better for your mental health. How To Handle Anxiety At Work So It Doesn't Destroy Your Whole Day Take care of yourself so you can take care of your to-do list.    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which explains how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe        . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe