Want an Exercise Routine You’ll Stick To? Ask Yourself These Questions

Want an Exercise Routine You'll Stick To? Ask Yourself These Questions

When I ask people what they'd like to do for their own happiness projects, they often say something like, "Exercise more regularly." Exercise is very important for health and mood, and everyone knows this–-and yet it's often tough for people to stick to an exercise routine. More … [Read more...]

How to Avoid Awkward Conversations when Meeting Someone New [Communication]

How to Avoid Awkward Conversations when Meeting Someone New [Communication]

Meeting people for the first time can be uncomfortable, especially when the conversation isn't flowing. Making small talk can work temporarily, but you'll probably end up in awkward silence. The Happiness Project's Gretchen Rubin offers strategies to try next time you're meeting someone new and your mind goes blank. More … [Read more...]

Want to Have More Fun? Go on a Mission. [Happiness]

Want to Have More Fun? Go on a Mission. [Happiness]

Writer Jean Stafford scoffed, "Happy people don't need to have fun," but in fact, studies show that the absence of feeling bad isn't enough to make you feel good; you must strive to find sources of feeling good. Research shows that regularly having fun is a key factor in having a happy life; people who have fun are twenty times more likely to feel happy. More … [Read more...]