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Pigeon of Discontent: “What Little Treats Do You Enjoy?”

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 me (this week, I’m proposing my own Pigeon!): “What little treats do you enjoy?”   …


A Surprising Happiness Booster? Cleaning My Office.

One of my favorite Secrets of Adulthood: Outer order contributes to inner calm. Clutter seems like a trivial matter, but I always find that I feel more serene and cheerful if my apartment and office aren’t too messy. Along those lines, I’ve learned from my happiness project to be wary whenever I have the urge to “treat” myself, because often …