Icelandic Happiness
In his book The Geography of Bliss, Eric Weiner travels around the world in search of the secrets of happiness. Everywhere he goes, he asks the people he meets if … Continue reading Icelandic Happiness
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Week 7 Review: Turning a Corner?
Sleep, those little slices of death; Oh how I loathe them. -Edgar Allen Poe (maybe) I have gone to bed at 10:30 four (4!!) nights in a row! Two mornings … Continue reading Week 7 Review: Turning a Corner?
The Little Things…
My friend Maggie (well, I haven’t seen her since middle school but I call her my “friend” because I’m an American and an avid user of Facebook and interested in … Continue reading The Little Things…
Ebb and Flow
Last week, I wrote about “flow,” the feeling of ease and contentment that comes when one is engaged in an activity in which there is a balance between challenge and … Continue reading Ebb and Flow
Hooray! Another Chance to Practice Patience and Mindfulness!
First, the wonderful and amazing part: I went to bed at 10:30 last night. The difference? Instead of telling myself I was starting an early bedtime that I’d keep all … Continue reading Hooray! Another Chance to Practice Patience and Mindfulness!
Why is Getting Happy so Darned Much WORK?
In July, before I embarked on Mindfulness Month, I considered rearranging the project because mindfulness seemed too easy. Then a couple of weeks into August, I looked forward to September and … Continue reading Why is Getting Happy so Darned Much WORK?
Lessons About Self Care
I’ve learned a couple of things in the very recent past. 1. I can come up with more excuses to push back my bedtime than a five-year-old can. and 2. … Continue reading Lessons About Self Care
A Psychological Definition of Happiness
In her book, The Search for Fulfillment, Susan Krauss Whitbourne discusses the views of Karen Horney. Horney was a psychoanalyst and author of the 1937 book The Neurotic Personality of … Continue reading A Psychological Definition of Happiness
Week 6 Review: Hooray, Sugar Fast! Boo, More Sleep!
Ahhh. I feel so much better this weekend than I did last weekend. This is definitely something I need to note for future months. It seems there’s some disequilibrium in … Continue reading Week 6 Review: Hooray, Sugar Fast! Boo, More Sleep!
Going with the Flow
On Tuesday, my car got a flat tire. I drove on it for several miles, to the library, to the park, and back home, before I realized it was flat. … Continue reading Going with the Flow
Greens Smoothies!
I decided to go for a more light-hearted blog post today and share my recipe for greens smoothies. I actually don’t know if it’s supposed to be “green” or “greens.” … Continue reading Greens Smoothies!
A Moment of Clarity
For her book, Bluebird: Women and the New Psychology of Happiness, Ariel Gore interviewed hundreds of women about their experiences of and beliefs about happiness. In the end, she found … Continue reading A Moment of Clarity
Imperfect Happiness 