Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist? If you tend to lean negative sometimes, you're not alone. The good news is, optimism is something you can actually improve upon.     According to a behavioral scientist and psychologist, here are three easy science-backed ways to build a more positive mindset:     1. Make a "ta-da list." At the end of your day, write down everything you got done. Not just the big stuff. Things like finishing laundry, or even drinking enough water. The goal is to remind yourself that you did a lot. That builds confidence.     [...]

A viral post is being shared that says humans need four hugs a day to avoid anxiety and depression.     But American author, Virginia Satir, thinks we need even more than that. She once said, "We need four hugs a day for survival.  We need eight hugs a day for maintenance.  [And] we need 12 hugs a day for growth."     Turns out a hug does a lot more than make you feel loved.  Scientists say that hugging can help lower cortisol, which is the body's main stress hormone.  It can even calm your heart rate and reduce blood pressure, [...]

It's been exactly six weeks since Groundhog Day, and some areas of the country are DEFINITELY in spring mode, while others are still stuck in winter.  But maybe those still-cold states are luckier in other ways.     For St. Patrick's Day, a new report ranked every state by how lucky they are . . . and the data included a LOT of things.     It considered "pure luck," so stuff like lottery wins, lightning strikes, and Irish population percentage . . . "financial luck," cost of living and affordability . . . and "lifestyle and safety luck," natural disasters, [...]

If you've filled your home with plants to help clean the air, you're gonna need to buy a lot more of them . . .     A new study looked at how well plants clean air indoors. And the answer is . . . they basically don't make a difference.     To match what a half-decent ventilation system does, you'd need at least one plant for EVERY square foot of space. So, if your place is 1,000 square feet . . . you need 1,000 plants before it would do much. That's on the low end. You might need [...]

On this weeks episode of Popcorn Bucket List we try to catch them all! In celebration of the Pokémon 30th anniversary we talk about the different forms of games and experiences that people can have to enjoy Pokémon. We also take a moment to talk about the seventh installment to the Scream franchise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk6E48GsuD4

If you're trying to eat healthy on a budget, here's some help . . .     "Food & Wine" ranked the top fruits and veggies to buy if you're trying to save money on your grocery bill.  They looked at the ones that are cheapest, and/or last a while so you can buy in bulk.     1.  Celery.  It's good in soups, stir-fries, or on its own as a snack.  Add peanut butter if you need to.     2.  Bananas.  They don't last long, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.  Toss them in oatmeal [...]

I probably don't need to tell you that Valentine's Day is TOMORROW.  If you're still searching for gift ideas, here are five of the best ones we've seen on social media.  And the good news is, you still have time to pull them off . . .     1.  A homemade photo box filled with pictures of you and your partner.     2.  A scratch off card, with prizes like "one free back massage."  Apparently it's pretty easy to do.  You just mix two parts acrylic paint with one part dish soap to create a scratchable coating.     [...]