Happiness ain’t all it’s cracked up to be

Happiness ain’t all it’s cracked up to be – life – 26 February 2010 – New Scientist

Grumpiness or sadness, on the other hand, produces more vigilant, outward-looking thinkers. “A negative mood produces a thinking style that is more detailed and attentive, and pays more attention to the demands of the external environment,” says Forgas.