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Each week, I post a video about some Pigeon of Discontent raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to find the Bluebird of Happiness, we’re also plagued by the Pigeons of Discontent. This week’s Pigeon of Discontent, suggested by a reader, is: “I envy my friends.” If you want to read more about this resolution, check …
Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: eight tips for making new friends. Last week, I posted a list How to make friends — or at least think about it more clearly. That list sets forth the "essential friendship skills." But knowing the essential friendship skills isn't the same thing as being able to make friends. And friends are very …
Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or Quiz Day, or List Day. This Wednesday: Two lists about making new friends. I’m a huge fan of Michael Thompson’s book, Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children, so when I noticed that he was a co-author, with Lawrence Cohen and Catherine O’Neill, of Mom, They’re Teasing Me: Helping Your Child …
Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or List Day. This Wednesday: Why these six happiness “boosters” might actually make you feel worse. Everyone has a few tricks for beating the blues. It turns out, however, that several of the most popular strategies don’t actually work very well in the long term. Beware if you are tempted to try any of the …
One of the happiness-project resolutions that has added most to my happiness is my resolution to Join or start a group. Being part of a group is a terrific way to make new friends, deepen existing friendships, have fun, create a sense of belonging, and spend time thinking about a subject that interests you. It sounds odd to talk about …
