Tag Archives: "gratitude"

This week, I took both my daughters to the pediatrician for their annual check-ups. I was a little late, but the need to turn in camp health forms got me to schedule the appointments, finally. As I walked out of the second appointment this morning, I found myself thinking, “Good! That’s another thing to cross off my to-do list.” But … →

For the weekly videos, I now tell a story. I’ve realized that for me, and I think for many people, a story is what holds my attention and makes a point most powerfully. This week’s story: What am I really complaining about?   This story reminds me of what Mindy Kaling said in her happiness interview (yes, that’s right, I … →

I live in New York City, and we’re waiting for Hurricane Sandy to hit. The wind and rain will get bad today, and the storm surge–that’s the real threat to the city–will be at its highest tonight. Usually I dismiss dire weather warnings (especially a hurricane with the mild-mannered name of “Sandy”–really?), but when I heard that the mass transit … →

  For the last few days, I’ve been struggling with a very unstable computer (yes, this is apparently a technical term). It seems to be behaving itself now, and I am so happy! I take my word-processer, my email, and my internet access for granted, but when they aren’t available as easily as usual, I realize how much these tools … →

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! This month’s theme is Gratitude (I didn’t even consider the fact that Thanksgiving is coming up, very appropriate), and last week’s resolution was to Find gratitude cues … →