Tag Archives: "holiday"

I just got back from a very nice week’s vacation. While I was away, I tried an experiment on myself, which turned out very successfully. I’d been intrigued by studies suggesting that interrupting a pleasant experience with something less pleasant can intensify a person’s overall pleasure. For example, surprisingly, commercials actually make TV-watching more fun. Interrupting a massage heightens the … →

We’re about to head off to Kansas City, and I can’t wait. As I think about vacation, I’ve realized something about my approach to traveling — or any situation, really. I’m going to try to treat myself like a toddler. I remember reading somewhere that writer Anne Lamott thinks about herself in the third person, to take better care of … →

I’m working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in — no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s post will help you think about your own happiness project. I’m leaving for vacation with my family today. I thought … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Ten tips for an emergency energy boost. When your energy level is low, everything feels like a chore — even things would ordinarily make you happy. Holiday time can be draining, with lots of shopping, cooking, traveling, decorating, meeting, greeting, etc. to deal with. Or even if you’re not doing these things, other … →