Mood Archives

Tools of the trade

💼 Here’s your go-to gear to stay on track while you work.

A comfy under-desk footrest ($28) lifts both your legs and mood.
Typing all day? These soft pads ($20) make every click easier.
Stay neat with a valet tray (11% off) that has a built-in charger.
Jot down all your great ideas on some clear sticky notes ($9).
One USB port isn’t enough. Get four with this hub (57% off).

⌚ Dead smartwatch, again? Clip on a key chain charger (23% off) that works for both Apple and Android.

We may earn a commission from purchases, but our recommendations are always objective.

Let’s cook: Planning a surprise Valentine’s Day dinner? Try Google’s Food Mood AI for a fun recipe. Just choose a starter, main course or dessert. Then, pick the number of people and two countries to mix flavors. Press the three lines on the bottom for dietary options like vegetarian or gluten-free, or type a no-go ingredient. Bon appétit!

TikTok’s addiction trap exposed

Open/download audio

It causes mood swings, depression, and screen addiction. Fiction? Nope. Your kids are already hooked.

🏊🏼 Never saw this coming: A new male birth control pill just passed its first human safety trial, and it’s nonhormonal. Instead, it blocks sperm production by messing with vitamin A (??). It’s reversible, daily and allegedly won’t tank your mood or libido. Still extremely early days, but finally, a way for men to forget Father’s Day on purpose.

Over 35,000

People were paid by Stanford to quit Instagram or Facebook for six weeks. The goal? See what happens to emotional well-being. Turns out there was only a slight mood boost. The biggest gains came from people over 35 quitting Facebook and women under 25 leaving IG.

Don’t know what to watch? Hit up moviewiser.com. Type in the mood you’re going for in their AI tab. It’ll spit out a list of movies that fit the bill. I searched for “summer love story,” and the winners include The Notebook and About Time.

Lights, candles, action

⚡ Ready to brighten up your space? I’ll light the way.

These night-lights (9% off) automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn.
Stick some cabinet lights (15% off) anywhere you need a little glow-up.
Twist the dial on these dimmable lights (5% off) to set the perfect mood.
Zap any candle wick with an electric lighter (23% off) and it’s lit.
Grab a candle warmer (20% off) for cozy vibes without the fire risk.

🌃 Curtain call: Night owl or napper? These blackout curtains (25% off) block out the world for a pitch-black snooze.

We may earn a commission from purchases, but our recommendations are always objective.

Excelling in email: Microsoft’s new Outlook rules will put you in a bad mood if you send over 5,000 emails a day and aren’t squeaky clean with SPF, DKIM and DMARC. Now, instead of spam folders, your email marketing will be basically just shouting into a canyon. Instead, use a free option like Mailchimp.

Your brain got doxxed: Warning for you. Neurotech sleep and wellness gadgets are quietly collecting, and selling, your brain waves. These supposed brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies aren’t covered under medical privacy laws. Your mood, thoughts or mental health patterns are on the market to the highest bidder. It never stops.

💆🏻‍♀️ Luxury vehicles are turning into spas? Brands like Mercedes, Lincoln and BMW are going all-in on in-car wellness (paywall link). The Lincoln Nautilus, for example, has a “Rejuvenate” program with massage chairs, mood lighting and scent diffusers. Kale yeah, this is great! Because nothing says “I’m thriving” like getting aromatherapy in traffic.

Unlock the Disney+ vault: Just type these secret codes into the search bar. If you’re in the mood for a Marvel trailer, enter 78654. Looking for a good laugh? Try 79008 for some hilarious Star Wars bloopers.

XOXO essentials

😉 Don’t wait until the day before Valentine’s Day. I’ve got your shopping covered.

This massage gun ($33) will hit all the right spots. If you’d rather go the old-fashioned route, grab relaxing oil ($17).
Build Lego roses (10% off) together. They won’t wilt after a week.
Feeling steamy? These shower bombs (35% off) are packed with aromatherapy.
The man in your life will dig these scented candles (24% off). Use this flameless lighter (23% off) to set the mood.
Cement your bond in stone with a hand-casting kit (10% off). Cheesy but cute!
Nothing says “romantic” like new socks, right? This magnetic pair (10% off) is adorable.

🍫 Maybe romance isn’t on your mind: Grab yourself some chocolate truffles you don’t have to share.

We may earn a commission from purchases, but our recommendations are always objective.

The unspoken rules of email

Open/download audio

Can you tell if your buddy’s in a bad mood based off their email greeting? Here’s why you can, in one minute.

Stop 'channel surfing' on your streaming services

Open/download audio

Looking for a good movie or a show to binge watch this holiday weekend? These sites will help you find exactly what you’re in the mood for. Say goodbye to wasting time paging through menus, and spend more time enjoying your favorite content.