My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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Video: Manage Pain.

2011 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2011 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2011 a happier year — and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — welcome! This month’s theme is Body, and last week’s resolution was to Get some exercise (but it doesn’t have to be much). Did you try that resolution? Did …


Assay: The Good in Bad Emotions.

Assay: I’m surprised by how often people say to me something like, “Well, of course, you think people should be blissfully happy every minute of every day” or “You argue that people should aim never to experience negative emotions.” But I never argue that. I don’t believe that. For me, at least, the aim of a happiness project is not …