The Happiness Project

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

A Problem in Happiness: Drift.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the problem of drift in happiness. Drift is the decision you make by not deciding, or by making a decision that unleashes consequences for which you don’t take responsibility. (“Drift” isn’t an actual psychological term, like situation evocation or emotional contagion; it’s just a word that I use). Read More

Glad I drifted to your blog!

Great post and a great reminder that I need to start charting my course! I will check out your Resolutions Chart.

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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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