Mood Lifter Pillows

How Optimism Works

"You're a very complex carbohydrate."

'You always lift me up when I'm down.'

'You are always upbeat and happy... what's your problem?'

How Pessimism Works

"O.K., Let's try this scenario..."

"You're new here ... it's customary on dismal Monday mornings to be miserable."

Get-Well Cards For Moods

"All drinks are half-priced during happy hour. . . but only if you can prove you're happy."

"And lately I've been feeling very sluggish!"

'You're in luck. He's in a playful mood today.'

Raining No.

'Hello dear - I've had a very depressing day.'

'Sounds like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed.'

A Week at Ballachulish, Pt. 2

Vacuuming Up the Mood

"You're in a funk. It's like depression, but without the support."

"The Bluebird of Happiness is on his way. We're security."

"Prozzac"

"Having a bad life? Don't worry. It'll pass."

'I was down in the dumps, so I bought a bottle of wine. It tastes like it was bottled there, too.'

"You'd always be in a good mood too, if all you listened to was canned laughter!"

"For the sake of morale, Duffy, could you at least try to look stressed?"

The day the stock market went UP.

'I can't force jocose if I'm not feeling it.'

'Senior management wanted me to raise morale so I made Lionel from accounts 'office jester'!'

Forlornaments: Tools to drain individual and team spirit

A sturdy hand-hold against the vicissitudes of life: $1.00 per minute.

"I guess someone got up on the wrong side of the podium today."

'Why am I such a grouch? Why don't I smile more?'

"Events seem to be headed in the right direction. Unfortunately, it's not taking me with it."

Mood Swings.

"Don't talk to me before discover coffee."

Back to school.

Frankenstein's monster picking out his brain for the day.