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When I started the Happines Project, I vowed to work on dressing better. Day in and day out, I wear jeans and running shoes, or khakis and running shoes, or yoga pants and running shoes, usually with a long-sleeved, v-neck white t-shirt (the t-shirt is another story). I had vague dreams of dressing in attractive, grown-up outfits and tried to …
Every Wednesday is Tip Day (or Quiz Day). This Wednesday: Quiz: Are you at risk for clutter mentality? Because one of my hobbies is helping my friends clear out their clutter, I’ve noticed that there are several very distinct kinds of clutter. By identifying your particular brand of clutter, you gain insight on how to cure it. If one of …
Everyone who tries to do something creative knows the frustrating feelings of being blocked – or not having enough time to make progress – or working so sporadically that you can’t maintain your focus. One solution is Creativity Boot Camp. You tackle your project in an intense, concentrated way, and push yourself far harder than usual. I saw this when …
One of my idiosyncrasies is a compulsion to take notes. I’m always copying down quotations, making odd lists, gathering examples in strange categories. I have a huge document in my computer: “Notes.” It takes a lot of time and energy, and I used to discourage this impulse in myself. It seemed pointless and self-indulgent. But following my first commandment to …
Yesterday I made the case that employers should care whether their employees are happy: happier people outscore their less-happy peers on performance and productivity. So how can employers help make their employees happier? Control Research shows that people’s happiness is affected by their sense of control over their lives. Being able to do your own work in your own way, …
