Every once in a while a bad mood just happens. Environmental factors, work stress and relationships can be the cause, but the fact is that everyone just wakes up on the wrong side of the bed sometimes. When this occurs, try upping your intake of folic acid-rich foods, selenium and vitamin B12 to boost your mood.

These nutrients fight depression, anxiety and disorders of your central nervous system. On days when you’re gloomy, eating foods like beans, asparagus, tuna fish, poultry, eggs, spinach and other leafy greens will stimulate your serotonin levels and help to keep you calm, relaxed and content. For a few great good mood food recipes, check out this blog.

The new Preferred Living Room Planner makes it easy to
re-arrange your furniture - without breaking a sweat.

To find this great feature, click on the Communities link in the menu on the left, and select your home community. Click the Floorplans link at the top of that page. Look for the Floor Planner links on the right side of that page, and then choose the Planner for your floorplan.

The Room Planner window will pop up. Select the room you'd like to work in from the top menu. To choose the furniture you'd like to place into a room, just click on it and it will appear in the middle of your floorplan. To move the furniture, simply drag and drop it. You can change the orientation of the furniture by using the rotating arrows or the "0-90-180-270" boxes in the top right corner.

When you're done, you can save and/or print your floorplan, and then start moving your furniture for real.

Are you ready for the long weekend and one last tribute to summer fun before autumn festivals and activities begin? The greater Columbus area has lots of events and activities for you this weekend, including music and art festivals, block parties, shopping and more! For details, check out these links:

• Club Zone
• Young Active Professionals (YAP) Events
• Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
• Ohio State Football
  
  Have fun!

If you’re one of the approximately 50 million Americans who works in a cubicle, you know the advantages - relative privacy and a customizable environment - and the disadvantages, such as frequent interruptions and a distracting noise level.

To help make your cubicle life more productive and pleasant, try these tips:

• Focus – Have a to-do list posted somewhere in sight so that if you do get distracted, you can easily glance at your checklist and find your way back to being productive.
• Design – Create a personalized space with artwork, photos, desk orientation, etc. where you'll feel happy and comfortable while working.
• Respect – Stay off the speaker phone, refrain from playing loud music, and avoid hosting meetings inside your cubicle to keep your nearby co-workers happy.
• Clean – Dust, tidy and vacuum your cubicle space regularly to keep things organized, neat and functional.

Pets, garbage cans, various foods; they can all leave lingering odors. If you’d like to make your Preferred Living home smell nicer, try these suggestions.

• First, open the windows. Fresh air is bound to help.
• Use lemons to clean your kitchen sink. They leave a clean, citrus scent.
• Place a piece of cedar or sandalwood in drawers or closets. It leaves a fresh, woodsy smell.
• Keep houseplants indoors. They filter the air you breathe – and smell.
• Pour a small amount of your favorite essential oil onto a few fabric swatches or light cloths and hide them around your suite.
• Grow fragrant herbs in a window box and let the breeze blow their scent into your home.
• Place a dryer sheet or two in your linen closet to keep towels and sheets smelling fresh between washes.
• And, of course, keep all pets clean and well-groomed.