The Happiness Project

A chronicle of my attempts to test-drive every tip, principle and scientific study that promotes happiness.

Nine tips for giving memorable praise.

I just finished a very engaging book, Richard Stengel’s You're Too Kind: A Brief History of Flattery. I wish I’d had this book as a resource when I was writing my first book, Power Money Fame Sex. It’s a treasure trove of anecdotes and observations about flattery – a topic which comes up with some frequency when you’re writing about money, power, fame, and sex. Read More

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Gretchen Rubin is the author of The Happiness Project, a book and a blog about her adventures learning to be happier.

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