The Happiness Project
Sunday, July 5th, 2009I have to admit that at first, I thought this was one of the cheesiest blogs I’d seen. But then I actually started reading it. And it started to remind me, in a sort of eerie way, of some of the thought processes I’ve been through and decisions I’ve made in the past few years. Now I read it all the time, I guess because I can appreciate what it’s like to not think this way.
Here’s a good example of something Rubin posted that a lot of people could probably benefit from reading — “Ten Myths About Happiness.” Originally, each myth got its own post, complete with the myth’s source (or at least one source) and descriptions of research and personal anecdotes debunking it.
1) Happy people are annoying and stupid.
2) Nothing changes a person’s happiness level much.
3) Venting anger relieves it.
4) You’ll be happier if you insist on “the best.”
5) A “treat” will cheer you up.
6) Money can’t buy happiness.
7) Doing “random acts of kindness” brings you happiness.
8) You’ll be happy as soon as you…
9) Spending some time alone will make you feel better.
10) It’s selfish to try to be happier.
Some pretty interesting reading, in my opinion. 