Tag Archives: "happiness"

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: The things that go wrong often make the best memories. Can’t see the video? Click here. Have you ever had something go very wrong–which … →

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: Now I’m free from French fries. It relates to one of my favorite subjects: the abstainer/moderator split.   Can’t see the video? Click here. … →

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: Enthusiasm is the best teacher.   Do you agree or disagree? Do you find yourself intrigued–or not–by other people’s enthusiasm? If you want to … →

Happiness interview: Sonja Lyubomirsky. I got to know Professor Sonja Lyubomirsky through her work, which includes the fascinating book The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want (just the kind of book I love), and then I met her in person when we appeared together in this episode of the Katie Couric show. Now she … →

For many people, I’ve noticed, the element of Happier at Home that resonates most is the discussion of relationships. Ancient philosophers and contemporary scientists agree that a key to happiness–probably the key to happiness–is strong relationships with other people, so while I didn’t set out to write a “relationship” book, I’m happy to hear that the book is helping people … →