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Writer Jean Stafford scoffed, “Happy people don’t need to have fun,” but in fact, studies show that the absence of feeling bad isn’t enough to make you feel good; you must strive to find sources of feeling good. Research shows that regularly having fun is a key factor in having a happy life; people who have fun are twenty times … →

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I’m a classic under-buyer, and practically the only time I do any successful shopping is when I’m with my mother. Once, when we were out shopping in Kansas City, we came across a sales table. My mother held up a set of elegant linen napkins with monkeys embroidered on them (no, monkeys on napkins doesn’t sound elegant, but these were). … →

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 Possessions, and last week’s resolution was to Read the manual. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness? I don’t usually … →

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! Last month’s theme was Time, and last week’s resolution was to Observe the one-minute rule. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness? This month’s … →