A Happy Story of Virtue Rewarded. Plus the Weekly Video.
March 15, 2010 05:15 PM
Every night, when I tuck my older daughter into bed, I lay down next to her for ten or fifteen minutes. Every once in a while, she asks me to "tell a happy story," and the following story is...
Happiness Is...a Great Book Event at SXSW in Austin.
March 13, 2010 02:15 PM
Yesterday, I spoke at the Reading Stage at SXSW Interactive, the big annual conference for people engaged in the online world -- like bloggers. It was a lot of fun, with a great crowd and great questions. It was especially...
"In the Long Run, Men Hit Only What They Aim At."
March 13, 2010 02:15 PM
"In the long run men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, though they should fail immediately, they had better aim at something high." -- Henry David Thoreau * I'm excited because this afternoon, I get to meet some...
Relish the Moment. In My Case, Ten Weeks on the Bestseller List.
March 12, 2010 10:30 AM
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...
Eleven Tips for Boosting Your Sense of Quiet Focus.
March 10, 2010 01:30 PM
Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: eleven tips for boosting your sense of quiet focus. We all know the feeling of being overwhelmed, of being beset by distractions. The problem is - too many things are clamoring for...
"The Office," Pam and Jim, and the Mystery of Love. Plus the Weekly Video.
March 8, 2010 03:45 PM
My husband and I record The Office and watch it together, so I felt a little guilty for catching this scene on live television the other night, until I realized it was a re-run. But I couldn't turn the...
"In Order That People May Be Happy in Their Work, These Three Things Are Needed..."
March 6, 2010 05:15 PM
"In order that people may be happy in their work, these three things are needed: They must be fit for it. They must not do too much of it. And they must have a sense of success in it."...
Use Up What You Have.
March 5, 2010 09:30 AM
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...
Happiness Isâ¦a Great Book Event in Philadelphia.
March 4, 2010 10:00 AM
Last night, I was in Philadelphia to talk about The Happiness Project, thanks to the kind efforts of the Joseph Fox Bookshop and the Hyatt at the Bellevue. The talk was in a beautiful space next to a glamorous bar...
Ten Common Myths About Happiness.
March 3, 2010 10:15 AM
Every Wednesday is Tip Day (or List Day, or Quiz Day). This Wednesday: 10 common myths about happiness. Lately, I've found myself frequently discussing several of ten common myths about happiness, so I decided to post the complete list...
A Happiness Lesson from Julia Child?
March 2, 2010 10:00 AM
This weekend, I read a wonderful book, Julia Child's My Life in France. It describes her first move to France, when her husband was transferred there, how she fell in love with France and French food, and how she...
Do You Hate to Hear "No," "Don't," or "Stop"? Plus the Weekly Video.
March 1, 2010 04:15 AM
Once in a while, I learn a new word or phrase that allows me to see the world in a clearer way. In law school, I remember that after I learned the concept of "acting in reliance," suddenly, I...
"We Needs Must Love the Highest When We See It."
February 27, 2010 05:45 PM
"We needs must love the highest when we see it." -- Alfred, Lord Tennyson * I was intrigued by this blog, Birth of a Playwright, by a writer chronicling her attempt to write her first full-length play in 266...
Finish The Projects Youâve Started. Or Call an End to Them.
February 26, 2010 11:30 AM
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...
Finish The Projects YouâÂÂve Started. Or Call an End to Them.
February 26, 2010 11:15 AM
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...
Nine Paradoxes to Contemplate as You Consider Your Happiness Project.
February 24, 2010 01:15 PM
Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 9 paradoxes of happiness to contemplate as you think about your happiness project. As I've worked on my happiness project, I've been struck by the paradoxes I keep confronting. One of my...
Happiness and the Visits of a Gazelle.
February 23, 2010 09:30 AM
Several months ago, my book group read a wonderful book, Terrence O'Donnell's Garden of the Brave in War. Because the book's introduction compared it to Isak Dinesen's Out of Africa, I was prompted to re-read Out of Africa, which...
The Extraordinary Happiness of Completing a Project: "Four to Llewelynâs Edge." Also, the Weekly Video.
February 22, 2010 03:00 PM
For almost two years, one of my best friends and I have worked on an enormous project together. How did it begin? A few years ago, after my children's literature reading group read Peter Pan, I became very interested...
"Give Me My Scallop-Shell of Quiet..."
February 21, 2010 11:15 AM
Give me my scallop-shell of quiet, My staff of faith to walk upon, My scrip of joy, immortal diet, My bottle of salvation, My gown of glory, hope's true gage; And thus I'll take my pilgrimage. -- Sir Walter...
Happiness Isâ¦A Great Conference, and Book Event, in Houston.
February 20, 2010 07:00 AM
I just got back from a great trip to Houston. This morning, I was the keynote speaker at the terrific Mom 2.0 summit. I had so many interesting conversations there - lots of new people, a few people I...
