Now, some people argue with the term "happiness" and maintain that it's not possible to be "happy." But even people who can't agree on what it means to be "happy" can agree that most people can be "happier."
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living
Feeling energetic is a key to feeling happy. When my energy feels at a low ebb, I try one of these techniques.
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living
If you don't keep it, you don't have to organize it. A huge amount of clutter is the result of keeping things you don't use.
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living
I know for myself, and judging by my unscientific poll of a lot of people I know, putting on shoes makes you feel ready for action. If you're a shoes-optional freelancer, telecommuter, homemaker, or part-timer, consider wearing your shoes when you're trying to be productive.
Paula Forman and Jeff Johnson | Posted 09.19.2009 | Living
The idea is to open yourself to experiences you have avoided in the past. You will see different things and meet different people and have different things to say.
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living
This is an exciting week for me! First, my book became available for pre-order. For the first time, the book feels real. Second, and even more thrill...
James M. Lynch | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living
What are the circumstances that trigger you, that anger, shame or sadden you? Can you re-write them as a source of energy and drive?
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 07.08.2009 | Living
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...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living
One of the challenges of writing is...writing. Here are some tips that I've found most useful for myself, for actually getting words onto the page: 1...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 05.15.2009 | Living
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. ...
Hillary Rubin | Posted 04.16.2009 | Home
Who do you give your power to? Who do you hold on a pedestal? Who do you think holds your life in their hands?
Sophie Keller | Posted 04.10.2009 | Living
The question is, do you become a victim to your circumstances or do you rise to the challenge and over time find ways to deal with these challenges in a positive manner?
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 03.24.2009 | Living
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. ...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 03.22.2009 | Living
Feeling blue because of the financial crisis? Or just having an extremely lousy day? Here are nine strategies that can boost your mood right now in a happiness emergency.
Anne Dunev | Posted 03.14.2009 | Living
We can be a big influence on each other's health. A warm smile, a greeting, a hug to a dear one, can brighten anyone's life -- and may have more of a therapeutic effect than you realize.
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 03.11.2009 | Living
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. ...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 03.02.2009 | Living
If moderators try to abstain, they feel trapped and rebellious. If abstainers try to be moderate, they spend a lot of time justifying why they should go ahead and indulge.
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 02.25.2009 | Living
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. ...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 02.21.2009 | Living
Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Nine Tips to Keep Yourself Exercising. One of the most commonly made, and most frequently broken, New Yea...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 02.18.2009 | Living
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. ...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 02.11.2009 | Living
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. ...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 01.28.2009 | Living
It's almost New Year's Eve, and that means it's the season for resolutions. I've always been part of the 44% of Americans who make (and also break) Ne...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 01.10.2009 | Living
Every Wednesday is Tip Day or Quiz Day. This Wednesday: Are you the person whom everyone else finds difficult? I was very impressed by the self-knowl...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 01.03.2009 | Living
Dorothea Brande was an American writer and editor, well known for her books Wake Up and Live and Becoming a Writer (a useful resource for writers, by ...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 12.31.2008 | Living
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. ...
Gretchen Rubin | Posted 12.07.2009 | Living