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Happiness Project

101 Simple Pleasures That Boost Happiness

Andrea Reiser | Posted 04.11.2013 | Healthy Living
Andrea Reiser

The smiley yellow balloon inspired me to come up with a list of 101 simple pleasures that might make you smile or will perhaps spark other ideas of your own. Of course, simple pleasures aren't universal, so one person's pleasures won't necessarily bring the same boost of happiness to others. But the possibilities are limitless.

Think Like a Journalist for Successful Book Publicity

Jocelyn Kelley | Posted 01.14.2013 | Books
Jocelyn Kelley

Stay curious and alert at all times because all it takes is one story or "hook" and you could get the exposure that will help increase the visibility of you and your work.

How To Stop Clutter From Making You Unhappy

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 12.19.2012 | HuffPost Home
Gretchen Rubin

Outer order contributes to inner calm.

Is Reality TV Making You Unhappy?

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 12.17.2012 | HuffPost Home
Gretchen Rubin

We're all guilty of getting sucked into the black hole.

Forget the Joneses... We're Now Keeping Up with the Smiths

Jackie Morgan MacDougall | Posted 12.04.2012 | Women
Jackie Morgan MacDougall

Have you heard? The Joneses filed for bankruptcy. It seems, like everyone else who tried to keep up with them, they were living above their means. All of that "stuff" they acquired turned them into a textbook case of a broke American family -- chapter eleven of that book, to be exact.

"Having it All" Myths: An Addendum to Ann Marie Slaughter

Lisa Schirch | Posted 11.07.2012 | Politics
Lisa Schirch

I agree with Ms. Slaughter's analysis of the problems facing women in the workplace. But as women we are not just victims of this system. The agenda for change is quite a bit broader.

Interview With Happier At Home Author Gretchen Rubin

Aidan Donnelley Rowley | Posted 11.04.2012 | Books
Aidan Donnelley Rowley

Like its bestselling predecessor, Happier At Home is stuffed with wonderful questions about, and insights on, the intersection of happiness and home. I am thrilled that I had the opportunity to conduct this interview with Gretchen and learn 10 little-known facts about her.

WATCH: How To Show Appreciation Every Day, From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 08.27.2012 | Women

How do you show the most important person in your life how much you appreciate them? Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at...

WATCH: Balancing The Moment With Consequences, From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

Should you focus on living in the moment to achieve happiness? Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home," shared why you...

WATCH: A Step Toward Becoming Happier, From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home," recently joined me on Mondays With Marlo and spoke about the first step you c...

WATCH: How Does One Begin To Be Happier? From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home," spoke about how she became self-aware and focused on achieving happiness when...

WATCH: How To Show Love, From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

Showing love is an integral part of being happy. Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home," met with me on Mondays With ...

WATCH: Where Does Happiness Come From? From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

When Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home," met with me on Mondays With Marlo, she tackled the elusive question we'v...

WATCH: Not Letting Other People's Moods Affect You, From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

It's hard to be happy when those around you are in a bad mood. Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home," spoke about ho...

WATCH: How To Best Define Success, From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home," recently met with me on Mondays With Marlo and discussed finding the right ca...

WATCH: How To Forgive And Let Go, From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

Holding onto hurt from the past can be detrimental to happiness. Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home," spoke about ...

WATCH: How To Go For Your Dreams While Paying The Bills, From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

How can you achieve your dreams and still keep up with your responsibilities? Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home" ...

WATCH: The Link Between Fear And Joy, From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

I was joined by Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home" on Mondays With Marlo, where we discussed the link between fea...

WATCH: How Clutter Affects Productivity, From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home" gave tips on decluttering and tackling small tasks when she met with me on Mon...

WATCH: Is Happiness A Choice? From Gretchen Rubin

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

Can you really choose to be happy? When Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home" joined me on Mondays With Marlo, she s...

WATCH: Mondays With Marlo: Gretchen Rubin With Marlo Thomas

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

This week, I had such a pleasant chat with Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project" and "Happier at Home" on Mondays With Marlo. Gretchen tac...

7 Ways to Be Happier at Home

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.24.2012 | Healthy Living
Gretchen Rubin

Here's another list of ways to be happier at home -- or, at least, that have made me happier at home. One of these items is important enough to be listed in both places. Can you guess which one?

4 Important Ways To Show Love, Identified by Divorced People.

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 09.25.2012 | Healthy Living
Gretchen Rubin

Do you think that "affective affirmation" is important to you, in your relationship? What are some ways that you regularly show affection?

Can Being A Parent Make You Happier?

Todd Kashdan | Posted 07.17.2012 | Parents
Todd Kashdan

Raven (5 years old): Dad, we love you, even if you yell at us. Even if you rip out our eyeballs, we still love you. Chloe (5 years old): Are you going to die soon?

15 Websites That Will Make You Smile Right Now

Amy Neumann | Posted 04.26.2012 | Impact
Amy Neumann

Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. ~ James M. Barrie There is no shortage of news these days, ever...