My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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Consider the Elephant, or, Why Thinking about a Rhinoceros Can Make You Happier.

I often battle the familiar happiness challenge of keeping myself from ruminating about something that has annoyed, angered, or upset me. Studies show that dwelling on irritating feelings and episodes amplifies their power in our minds — a real source of unhappiness. If I take a moment deliberately to distract myself from bad feelings, I help alleviate them. When I’m …