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“These testimonies of a good conscience are pleasant; and such a natural pleasure is very beneficial to us; it is the only payment that can never fail.” –Montaigne Less poetically, I remind myself, “Do good, feel good.” * Design Mom has a very specific focus (a quality I appreciate in a blog); if the intersection of parenthood and design interests …
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 Friday’s post will help you think about your own happiness project. One of the most surprising, and useful, things I’ve learned …
On the Inspiration Board of the Happiness Project Toolbox, people have posted a staggeringly interesting array of happiness-related quotations, images, book suggestions, and website recommendations. It seems like a good idea to create a place here where people can shine a spotlight on happiness-boosting blogs and websites. Voila, here’s a chart. To suggest one, list your favorite here! And don’t …
Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Eight tips for feeling more energetic. Feeling energetic is a key to feeling happy. Studies show that when you feel energetic, you feel much better about yourself. On the other hand, when you feel exhausted, tasks that would ordinarily make you happy—like putting up holiday decorations—make you feel overwhelmed and blue. When my …
From time to time, I post short interviews with interesting people about their insights on happiness. During my study of happiness, I’ve noticed that I often learn more from one person’s highly idiosyncratic experiences than I do from sources that detail universal principles or cite up-to-date studies. I’m much more likely to be convinced to try a piece of advice …
A significant factor in happiness is the hedonic treadmill, or hedonic adaptation. People are adaptable. We quickly adjust to a new life circumstance—for better or worse—and consider it normal. Although this helps us when our situation worsens, it means that when circumstances improve, we soon become hardened to new comforts or privileges. Scoring air-conditioning, a bigger house, or a fancy …
“Natural inclinations are assisted and reinforced by education, but they are hardly ever altered or overcome.” – Montaigne This brief line from Montaigne is probably one of the top three biggest influences on the decisions I make as a parent — along with the memory of my own upbringing and the book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and …
