My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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Epiphany: It Takes a Lot of Energy To Decide To Go To Bed.

I can’t believe it took me so long to realize this. I’d always assumed that feeling tired would push me to go to bed. Makes sense, right? I’m tired, so I want to go to bed. Nope! It’s a Secret of Adulthood: Going to bed takes a real burst of psychic and physical energy. When I’m tired, I find it …


Video: Get Enough Sleep.

2011 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2011 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2011 a happier year — and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — welcome! Last month’s theme was Self-knowledge. This month’s theme is Body. If you want to start a happiness project, your body is a good place to begin, because …