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Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 7 tips for fighting boredom. One of the patron saints of my Happier at Home project, Samuel Johnson, wrote, “It is by studying little things that we attain the great art of having as little misery, and as much happiness as possible.” One “little thing” that can be a source of unhappiness is … →

As I’ve noted here before, I’ve recently become obsessed with the sense of smell — which has been an interesting experience, for several reasons. One reason: this obsession has reminded me about the nature of learning. I’ve been struck by how much I’ve learned in the last few weeks. I went from knowing almost nothing about the scent of smell … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 6 tips for fighting boredom. Samuel Johnson wrote, “It is by studying little things that we attain the great art of having as little misery, and as much happiness as possible.” One “little thing” that can be a source of unhappiness is being stuck on an activity that’s boring. Sitting in traffic. Doing … →

“The secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” – William Morris I’m thunderstruck by the truth of this observation. In other words, mindfulness. Always mindfulness! * Today, a reader commenting on the previous post mentioned TVTropes.org (and its addictive qualities). If you’ve never looked at it, check it out. Fascinating. * … →