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.
If seeing this book trailer made you think, “Goodness, Gretchen, I want to pre-order Happier at Homeright this minute,” then here are the links you need! Pre-orders are a big help to me, so thanks for pre-ordering.
2010 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2010 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2010 a happier year – and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — last week’s resolution was to Cultivate gratitude. Did you try to follow that resolution? Did it help to boost your happiness?
This week’s resolution is Do good, feel good. It’s related to the Second Splendid Truth, Part A:
One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy.
One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself.
Have you found that “doing good” makes you happier? Do you think that the happy feeling of knowing that you’ve “done good” makes virtuous action less…admirable? or not?
If you’re new, here’s information on the 2010 Happiness Challenge (or watch the intro video). It’s never too late to start! You’re not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For more ideas, check out the Happiness Project site on Woman’s Day.
* I was veryy intrigued by a post, The Private Language of Marriage, on RealDelia (“finding yourself in adulthood”) about how longtime couples develop their own catchphrases to describe situations. It was hilarious, and also very thought-provoking. I can’t think of a catch-phrase like this that I use with my husband! Still thinking.
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2010 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2010 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2010 a happier year – and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — this month’s theme is Eternity. Last week’s resolution was to Imitate a spiritual master. Did you try to follow that resolution? Did it help to boost your happiness?
This week’s resolution is Cultivate gratitude. A grateful spirit is very important to a happy life, and in fact, the more I think about happiness, the more importance I attribute to gratitude.
How do you cultivate a grateful spirit in your everyday life? Post a reply here, or post a video on YouTube. I’d be fascinated to hear other people’s ideas. I could use them!
If you’re new, here’s information on the 2010 Happiness Challenge (or watch the intro video). It’s never too late to start! You’re not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For more ideas, check out the Happiness Project site on Woman’s Day.
* Warning — flagrant self-promotion: If you’re inclined to buy The Happiness Project — for yourself or as a gift — it would really help me if you bought it this week (for reasons to do with the publishing cycle). I’d be enormously GRATEFUL (see above). Buy now, don’t delay! Recommend it to your friends! If you think that reading the book will be just like reading this blog, it really isn’t the same; here, I explain why. And I can’t resist adding that The Happiness Project has been a New York Times bestseller for months, including at the #1 spot.
I really appreciate your consideration.
2010 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2010 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2010 a happier year – and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — this month’s focus is Eternity. Last week’s resolution was to Clear a surface. Did you try to follow that resolution? Did it help to boost your happiness?
In the hubbub of everyday life, it can be easy to lose touch with the things that really matter. Finding a way to incorporate transcendent values into your ordinary day will make you happier — but it can be challenging to do that.
For that reason, this week’s resolution is to Imitate a spiritual master:
Who is your spiritual master? How do you imitate him or her in your everyday life? Post a reply here, or even better, post a 1-2 minute video on YouTube. I’d be fascinated to hear other people’s responses to this question, and I’m sure other people would be, as well.
If you’re new, here’s information on the 2010 Happiness Challenge (or watch the intro video). It’s never too late to start! You’re not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For more ideas, check out the Happiness Project site on Woman’s Day.
* I love to read, so am always looking for sources for good recommendations. I had a lot of fun cruising around Book Club Girl — and got lots of reading ideas.
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2010 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2010 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2010 a happier year – and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — this month’s focus is Clutter. Last week’s resolution was to Find an exact place for things. Did you try to follow that resolution? Did it help to boost your happiness?
If you’re new, here’s information on the 2010 Happiness Challenge (or watch the intro video). It’s never too late to start! You’re not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For more ideas, check out the Happiness Project site on Woman’s Day.
* I frequently see references to research indicating the children don’t add to parents’ happiness — but I believe they DO! So I was very interested to read Bryan Caplan’s Wall Street Journal piece, The Breeders’ Cup.
* Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Check out the new design! Also, if you’d like to get the weekly video by email, right in your email in-box, you can can sign up in two ways. On the GretchenRubin channel page, after you subscribe, click “Edit Subscription” and check the box, “Email me for new uploads.” Or you can go to your main drop-down box, click “Subscriptions,” find the GretchenRubin channel, click “Edit Subscriptions,” and check “Email me for new uploads” there.
2010 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2010 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2010 a happier year – and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — last resolution was to Follow the one-minute rule. Did you try to follow that resolution? Did it help to boost your happiness?
This week’s resolution is to Find an exact place for things.
Do you find that having an exact place for things makes item-retrieval more efficient — and more satisfying? Add your comment — here or on YouTube — or reply to this video with your own 1-2 minute video.
If you’re new, here’s information on the 2010 Happiness Challenge (or watch the intro video). It’s never too late to start! You’re not behind, jump in right now, sign up here. For more ideas, check out the Happiness Project site on Woman’s Day.
* Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Also, if you’d like to get the weekly video by email, right in your email in-box, you can can sign up in two ways. On the GretchenRubin channel page, after you subscribe, click “Edit Subscription” and check the box “Email me for new uploads.” Or you can go to your main drop-down box, click “Subscriptions,” find the GretchenRubin channel, click “Edit Subscriptions,” and check “Email me for new uploads” there.
