Make Sure the “Fun” is Fun for YOU.
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

Ten Reasons Why Using Twitter Will Boost Your Happiness.
Every Wednesday is Tip Day, or List Day. This Wednesday: 10 reasons why using Twitter will boost your happiness. I’m a huge fan of Twitter, and last night I was trying to persuade some friends, and later my sister, to give it a try. I think there are many ways in which Twitter can bo

"A Non-Addictive Form of Vicodin, Non-Fattening Cheese Fries...or Writing."
From time to time, I post short interviews with interesting people about their insights on happiness. During my study of happiness, I’ve noticed that I often learn more from one person’s highly idiosyncratic experiences than I do from sources that detail universal principles or cite up-to-date studies. I’m much more likely to be convinced to try a piece of advice urged by a specific person who t

A Little-Known Occupational Hazard Affecting Writers.
There’s a very common occupational hazard that affects writers, but I’ve never heard anyone talk about it: the desire to write outside your main field. I know a journalist who took a sabbatical to write a novel, which turned into a short story. I know a science writer who is writing a play. I know a nove

"The Truest Mark of Being Born with Great Qualities Is..." -- What?
"The truest mark of being born with great qualities is to be born without envy." --François de La Rochefoucauld * I spent a lot of time cruising around the great site Parenthacks this morning. Good stuff! * Check out