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Mike Leigh, Randy Pausch, Reader's Digest and an End to Miserablism

Margaret Heffernan | Posted 06.12.2008 | Media


Margaret Heffernan

Mike Leigh, who more or less invented miserablism as an art form, has changed his tune. His new film, Happy-Go-Lucky is, as the title suggests, cheerful. What's he doing?

Why Am I Feeling Crabby on My Lovely Vacation?

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 03.30.2008 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I'm away with my family and my in-laws on vacation. We do this every spring, and each time we do it, despite the fact that this place is lovely, I see...

Thirteen Tips for Dealing with a Really Lousy Day

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 02.06.2008 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Whether a bad work or school evaluation, a potential crush who turns out not to be interested, a fight with your mother-in-law, a worrisome call from a doctor, lousy days take many forms.

What to do for YOUR happiness project: Go outside.

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 01.04.2008 | Home


Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you should have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit....


 

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