Tag Archives: "sleep"

“…and [I] still remember it that of all the nights that ever I slept in my life I never did pass a night with more epicurism of sleep; there being now and then a noise of people stirring that waked me, and then it was a very rainy night, and then I was a little weary, that what between waking … →

I can’t believe it took me so long to realize this. I’d always assumed that feeling tired would push me to go to bed. Makes sense, right? I’m tired, so I want to go to bed. Nope! It’s a Secret of Adulthood: Going to bed takes a real burst of psychic and physical energy. When I’m tired, I find it … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 7 ways to be happier at home. In my new one-minute video book trailer, I list “Ten ways to be happier at home.” Some of those suggestions are serious, and some are goofy (to my surprise, my suggestion regarding purple has turned out to be fairly controversial).  Here’s another list of ways to … →

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 keep hitting the snooze button.”   If you want to read … →

2012 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2012 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2012 a happier year—and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge—welcome! 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 … →