Tag Archives: "nagging"

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 9 tips to quit nagging. From what I hear from other people, it’s clear that I’m not the only person who struggles with nagging. It turns out that being a nag is just as unpleasant as being nagged — so finding strategies to stop nagging brings a real happiness boost to a relationship. … →

Assay: One of my most important personal commandments — and one that I struggle with constantly — is No calculation. It’s meant to remind me not to keep score, not to stint on love and generosity, not to keep track of who’s done what. This commandment is based on an observation by my spiritual master St. Therese of Lisieux: “When … →

2010 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2010 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2010 a happier year – and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — this is the penultimate video for the year! Hard to believe that it’s almost time for the 2011 Happiness Challenge. This month’s theme is Boot Camp. Last week’s … →

2010 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2010 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2010 a happier year – and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — last month’s theme was Fun. Last week’s theme was to Start a collection. Did you try to follow that resolution? Did it help to boost your happiness? I … →

I recently put up our holiday decorations, and as I was doing it, I was reminded of several important happiness lessons. 1. I love my husband, just as he is. One of the challenges of a happiness project is accepting your own nature – and also your sweetheart’s nature. I wish my husband got a big kick out of holiday … →