Tag Archives: "stress"

I really work on paying attention to the clues my self is giving myself. For instance, I think of myself in the third person. That allows me to manage myself better. I also follow the resolution to Pay attention to my “tells.” (A “tell,” in poker, is an action or expression that serves as a clue to whether a person … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. Feeling overwhelmed? Nine tips for keeping your home feeling serene and organized. Because of the subject of my next book, Happier at Home, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about—you guessed it!—how to be happier at home. Here are a few very simple suggestions. These aren’t the most profound things you can do … →

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 … →

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Six questions to help you keep your cool. One of my worst faults is my tendency to “snap” – to react sharply, in a minor but harsh way. This trait clouds my happiness and the happiness of everyone who feels the lash. The conventional advice for mastering your temper is to “Count to … →

I was thrilled to be on the Today Show to talk about holiday stress. Ann Curry interviewed me back in January, when The Happiness Project first came out (here’s that video). I really enjoyed doing that segment, so I was very happy to be speaking to her again. With me was Dr. Catherine Birndorf — which was a lot of … →