Ta-da! Here’s the one-minute video for my new book, Happier at Home, on “Ten ways to be happier at home.” Some of the “ways” are serious; some are a bit goofy.

Thanks so much to Chris Gelles who created it.

What do you think? What strategies would you add?

If seeing this book trailer made you think, “Goodness, Gretchen, I want to pre-order Happier at Home right this minute,” then here are the links you need! Pre-orders are a big help to me, so thanks for pre-ordering.

If you want to know more about the book, you can…

read about it;

listen to an excerpt from the audio-book;

sample an excerpt from the chapter on “Time.”

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 Self-knowledge. Last week’s resolution was to Imitate a spiritual master. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness?

This week’s resolution is to Ask yourself: Whom do I envy? What do I lie about?

If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…
What’s making you “feel bad”?
Do you sometimes find it hard to be happy when your friends succeed?
Can studying the science of personality boost your self-knowledge? I think so. And it’s awfully interesting.

Have you ever learned something about yourself by considering whom you envy, or what you’ve lied about? Envy is such an unpleasant emotion — it’s nice to know it can be good for something!

If you’re new, here’s information on the 2011 Happiness Challenge. It’s never too late to start! You’re not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For the Challenge, each week I’ll post a video suggesting a resolution for you to consider. For more ideas for resolutions to try, check out the archives of videos here.

* The blog Drinking Diaries — “from celebration to revelation” — is a very thought-provoking site about women and alcohol.

* If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the moment when you can buy your copy of The Happiness Project in paperback, well, it will hit the shelves March 1. Two weeks! If you’re inclined to buy it, you would really help me by pre-ordering a copy. Pre-orders give a huge boost to a book. As a thank-you, if you do pre-order (and you’re on your honor), I’ll send you my page of Happiness Paradoxes. Just email me at gretchenrubin1 at gmail dot com and write “I pre-ordered” in the subject line. I’ll send it right off. Want to know more about the book? (can’t resist mentioning: #1 New York Times bestseller).
Read sample chapters.
Listen to a sample of the audiobook.
Order your copy.

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 Self-knowledge. Last week’s resolution was to Ask yourself: what did you do for fun when you were 10 years old? Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness?

This week’s resolution is to Imitate a spiritual master.

If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…
Imitate a spiritual master.
More on the duty of being happy.
If you’re in the mood to read a classic work about happiness…

Who is your spiritual master — and why? I’m so curious to hear other people’s choices. Please post!

If you’re new, here’s information on the 2011 Happiness Challenge. It’s never too late to start. You’re not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For the Challenge, each week I’ll post a video suggesting a resolution for you to consider. For more ideas for resolutions to try, check out the archives of videos here.

* I’m a big fan of Starfish Envy. Always sends me thinking in many directions.

* If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the moment when you can buy your copy of The Happiness Project in paperback, well, it will hit the shelves March 1. If you’re inclined to buy it, you would really help me by pre-ordering a copy. Pre-orders give a huge boost to a book. As a thank-you, if you do pre-order (and you’re on your honor), I’ll send you my page of Happiness Paradoxes. Just email me at gretchenrubin1 at gmail dot com and write “I pre-ordered” in the subject line. I’ll send it right off.

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! Last month’s theme was Resolutions, and last week’s resolution was to ask yourself: Are you a “yes” resolver or a “no” resolver? Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness?

This month’s theme is Self-knowledge, and this week’s resolution is to Ask yourself: What you did you do for fun when you were ten years old?

If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…
How to choose the work that makes you happiest.
What do you find fun?–a question I find surprisingly difficult to answer.
Why it might not be helpful to ask yourself, “What’s my passion?”

If you’re new, here’s information on the 2011 Happiness Challenge. It’s never too late to start! You’re not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For the Challenge, each week I’ll post a video suggesting a resolution for you to consider. For more ideas for resolutions to try, check out the archives of videos here.

* I was thrilled to see that the great blog Inspired Type — “creative self expression, playing with typography in words that make me happy” — is a “happiness project.”

* Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel. To get the weekly video by email, right in your email in-box, you can:
– On the GretchenRubin channel page, after you subscribe, click “Edit Subscription” and check the box, “Email me for new uploads.” Or…
– Go to your main drop-down box, click “Subscriptions,” find the GretchenRubin channel, click “Edit Subscriptions,” and check “Email me for new uploads” there.

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 Resolutions. Last week’s resolution was to Choose one word to set the tone for the year. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness?

This week’s resolution is to ask yourself: Are you a “yes” resolver or a “no” resolver?

If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…
5 questions to help you make effective New Year’s resolutions.
Quiz: Are you a “moderator” or an “abstainer”?

I predict that some people will be dismayed by my resolution to give up sweets for the month of December. Truly, for me, I’m happier keeping that resolution than battling against my sweet tooth. I’m an abstainer and a “no” resolver! The pleasure of a gingerbread cookie just isn’t worth the struggle for moderation.

How about you? Do you identify as “yes” resolver or a “no” resolver? Does that influence how you frame your resolutions? I’ve become increasingly convinced about the importance of vocabulary choices for happiness projects.

If you’re new, here’s information on the 2011 Happiness Challenge. It’s never too late to start! You’re not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For the Challenge, each week I’ll post a video suggesting a resolution for you to consider. For more ideas for resolutions to try, check out the archives of videos here.

* I was thrilled to see The Happiness Project included in a terrific list of 7 must-read books on the art & science of happiness. I’ve read every book on the list. I’m a big fan of Brain Pickings — “curating eclectic interestingness from culture’s collective brain” — which made it particularly fun.

* Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel. To get the weekly video by email, right in your email in-box, you can:
– On the GretchenRubin channel page, after you subscribe, click “Edit Subscription” and check the box, “Email me for new uploads.” Or…
– Go to your main drop-down box, click “Subscriptions,” find the GretchenRubin channel, click “Edit Subscriptions,” and check “Email me for new uploads” there.

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 Resolutions. Last week’s resolution was to Hold yourself accountable. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness?

This week’s resolution is to Choose a one-word theme for the year.

If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…
Choose one word to set the tone for next year.
What’s your six-word secret of happiness?
Do you have trouble sticking to your resolutions?

If you’re new, here’s information on the 2011 Happiness Challenge. It’s never too late to start! You’re not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For the Challenge, each week I’ll post a video suggesting a resolution for you to consider. For more ideas for resolutions to try, check out the archives of videos here.

* One highlight of my trip to Toronto was getting to see two friends from blogland. If you’re not familiar with Chris Guillebeau’s The Art of Non-Conformity — “unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel” — or Neil Pasricha’s 1000 Awesome Things — “a daily awesome thing,” check them out. Both great sites, and great guys.

* Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel. To get the weekly video by email, right in your email in-box, you can:
– On the GretchenRubin channel page, after you subscribe, click “Edit Subscription” and check the box, “Email me for new uploads.” Or…
– Go to your main drop-down box, click “Subscriptions,” find the GretchenRubin channel, click “Edit Subscriptions,” and check “Email me for new uploads” there.