The monotony of life can get a hold of you and control you. I exercise regularly and eat really healthy. But sometimes that doesn't feel like enough to help cope with that edginess.

Whether you need more confidence at home (discipline, anyone?), at work (difficult boss?) or just on the road of life, there are simple ways to give yourself a gold star, helping boost your mood and also your likelihood of success.

Have you noticed how you can speak with complete authority at home in New Haven, but when it comes to business you sometimes lose your voice? I’ve been guilty of that myself. In a room full of professionals, I’ve been afraid to speak up, voice my opinion or ask for what I want. It makes sense as we were taught growing up to be soft and quiet.

British psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman helps to boost your happiness through simple one-minute exercises. As with many of the large-scale experiments designed by England’s Professor in the Public Understanding of Psychology, the world will participate and Wiseman will study the results.

Do the things you hate first so you can truly get pleasure from the parts of your job and day that you are most passionate about. First thing in the morning write down five things you don't like to do. Do each before 11:00 a.m., and check off that you've done them. Doing the thing you hate most will allow you to spend the rest of the day or week focusing on the things you enjoy the most. Read more to find the secret to success.