Tag Archives: "self-improvement"

Happiness interview: Brett Blumenthal. I met Brett Blumenthal in June, at BookExpo America (BEA), a big conference for the book world. It was great to have the chance to sit down for a conversation, because we’re both fascinated by the questions of human nature, how people change, and what steps can make people happier. She has written several books, and … →

Tomorrow is the big day! Day #1 for New Year’s resolutions! Are you ready? It’s fun to think about New Year’s resolutions, and I always make them (in fact, I make resolutions throughout the year). If my happiness project has convinced me of anything, it has convinced me that resolutions—made right—can make a huge difference in boosting happiness. So how … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions — 7 tips. The new year is approaching, and that means it’s the season for resolutions. I’m part of the 45% of Americans who usually make New Year’s resolutions; I’m a big believer in the power of small changes to make us happier. Along the … →

Each week, I post a video about some Pigeon of Discontent raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to find the Bluebird of Happiness, we’re also plagued by those small but pesky Pigeons of Discontent. This week’s Pigeon of Discontent, suggested by a reader, is: “I don’t know how to start my happiness project.”   If you … →

I’ve written before about why the resolution to Join or start a group — any kind of group — can bring you happiness. I’ve joined or started fourteen groups since I began my happiness project, and they’ve added tremendously to my happiness. Many people have started Happiness Project groups, for people meeting to discuss their own happiness projects; they swap … →