Each week, I post a video about some Pigeon of Discontent raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to find the Bluebird of Happiness, we're also plagued by the Pigeons of Discontent.
This week's Pigeon of Discontent, suggested by a reader, is: "I waste time on mindless things."
I Waste Time On Mindless Things
If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…
Give yourself a bedtime.
How to keep reality TV from ruining your life.
8 reasons why Twitter can boost your happiness.
How about you? Do you have to be careful to make sure you don't spend too much time on activities that aren't providing much happiness? What strategies work for you?
You can post your own Pigeon of Discontent at any time; also, from time to time, I'll make a special call for suggestions.
You can check out the archives of videos here.
This morning, I had a great time talking to KJ Dell'Antonia of the New York Times' Motherlode blog.
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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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