Gretchen Rubin

Feeling energetic is a key to feeling happy. When my energy feels at a low ebb, I try one of these techniques.

I've written before about my resolution to Get more sleep, and I'm bringing it up again, because I'm truly convinced that this is one of the first aspects of life to tackle when you start a happiness project.

When you feel trapped in a negative, ask yourself the positive question, and maybe that will shed light on how to change it or at least change your mind.

My favorite is #18. You can't always be happy, but you can strive to be happy. And it's not selfish to strive to be happy -- that's Happiness Myth No. 10. Remember the Second Splendid Truth!

Recently, I noticed a pattern among activities that people find fun: Have a mission. There's something about having a playful purpose, of trying to achieve something, that makes an activity more fun.

Novelty and challenge bring happiness, true, but they also bring frustration, anxiety, and sometimes a bit of cursing.

All couples fight; the secret is to fight right so that conflict doesn't damage your relationship.

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.

A list of twelve questions, where, if employees answered "yes" and were happier in their workplaces, they tended to work in business units with higher levels of productivity, profit, retention, and customer satisfaction.

Making your bed is a step that's quick and easy, yet makes a big difference. Everything looks neater. It's easier to find your shoes. Your bedroom is a more peaceful environment.

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Eight tips for what to carry when you travel with kids. In general, I aim to travel light, but I've learn...

The key to thriving in the new economy is understanding why we do things, not just knowing how to do them. That was one of the takeaways of a panel l...

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. ...