Tag Archives: "moderation"

Further Secrets of Adulthood:   Of course, what is excessive, and what is moderation, is not always easy to determine. I wrote about the lure of the idea of “moderation” a few weeks ago. As an Abstainer and an Upholder, I have to work to ensure that I keep a moderate amount of excess in my life. How about you?

Every Wednesday is Tip Day,  or Quiz Day. This Wednesday: Quiz–Are you an abstainer or a moderator? For the last week and a half, I’ve been traveling on my book tour for Happier at Home. I love getting the chance to talk to so many people about happiness. When I gave my talks, the issue of abstainers and moderators came … →

Assay: I’ve been thinking a lot about moderation lately. I’m an abstainer, so moderation is often tough for me (are you an abstainer or a moderator?), but I certainly hear people talk about their striving for moderation, and I strive for moderation in many areas of my life. But while moderation is often a helpful goal, it can also be … →