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5 Mistakes I Continue To Make in My Marriage.

Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or List Day. This Wednesday: 5 mistakes I continue to make in my marriage, and how I try to address them. A friend told me that of everything I’ve written on this blog, this post was his favorite. So I decided to re-post it today, updated and expanded. One of the main themes of my …


Six Questions To Help You Keep Your Cool — Instead of Losing Your Temper.

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Six questions to help you keep your cool. One of my worst faults is my tendency to “snap” – to react sharply, in a minor but harsh way. This trait clouds my happiness and the happiness of everyone who feels the lash. The conventional advice for mastering your temper is to “Count to …


Quiz: Are You a “Tigger” or an “Eeyore”? Plus a Few Points to Consider.

Every Wednesday is Quiz Day, or Tip Day. Quiz: Are you a “Tigger” or an “Eeyore”? Plus a few points to consider. I can’t stop thinking about the difficult dynamic between Tiggers and Eeyores. This is a major insight for me! I’m excited! Having an original idea is a rare treat. (As so often happens with an original idea, once …


Video: Stop the Nagging. You’ll Be Happier!

2010 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2010 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2010 a happier year – and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — last month’s theme was Fun. Last week’s theme was to Start a collection. Did you try to follow that resolution? Did it help to boost your happiness? I …