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Further Secrets of Adulthood: This is one of those little actions that, for me at least, ends up making a surprisingly big difference in the quality of my daily life. I really, really, really dislike hunting for things like my keys, wallet, phone, or sunglasses. Do you have any similar Secrets of Adulthood — something as basic as this?
Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or Quiz Day, or List Day. These days, I’ve been thinking and writing a lot about my Four Categories related to rule-following (I still need a clever name for the set). For me, this scheme–of Upholders, Questioners, Rebels, and Obligers–sheds a real light on certain aspects of human nature and behavior. I’m very curious to …
One of the things that surprises me most about happiness is the degree to which, for most people, outer order contributes to inner calm. More, really, than it should. In the context of life of a happy life, something like a crowded coat closet or an overflowing in-box seems trivial—and it is trivial—and yet I find that I get a …
Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or Quiz Day, or List Day. This Wednesday: Eleven myths of de-cluttering. One of my Secrets of Adulthood (and a point oddly under-emphasized by positive psychologists) is: Outer order contributes to inner calm. More, really, than it should. Why does making your bed make such a difference? But as much as most of us want …
Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: seven tips to boost your energy–right away. A feeling of energy is a key to feeling happy. Studies show that when you feel energetic, you feel much better about yourself. On the other hand, when you feel exhausted, tasks that would ordinarily make you happy—like putting up holiday decorations, getting ready to go …
