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What’s Your “Pigeon of Discontent”? Weigh In!

Each week, I post a video about some Pigeon of Discontent that a reader has raised in the comments. Because, as much as we try to find the Bluebird of Happiness, we’re also plagued by the Pigeons of Discontent. These aren’t the major happiness challenges that we face, but rather, those little nagging problems that settle into roost. I’m constantly …


Trying To Make Home Happier: Give Warm Greetings and Farewells.

One of the bedrock principles of my happiness project is that I can’t change anyone but myself. It’s so easy to imagine that I’d be happier if only other people would behave properly, but I can’t assign resolutions to anyone but myself. I firmly believe this, yet I did decide to try something that runs completely contrary to this very …


No More Complaining, “I Feel So Tired.”

I’m working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in — no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s post will help you think about your own happiness project. For the last few weeks, I’ve been complaining constantly. “I’m …


Re-Consider the Rules of Thumb You Use in Everyday Life.

I’m working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in — no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s post will help you think about your own happiness project. My adventures in the lands of happiness research led me …


Stop Talking, Or, a Happiness Lesson from Sex and the City 2.

I’m working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in — no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s post will help you think about your own happiness project. A few days ago, as a treat, a friend and …