November 2011 - Half Full - The Network of Care

Gratitude During The Holiday Season

We’ve survived Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber-Monday—and for some of us, the holiday shopping has only just begun. All this shopping, and the materialism it fosters, doesn’t make us happy. Materialistic folks tend to be dissatisfied...

Published Tue, Nov 29 2011 3:59 AM by Raising Happiness

Podcast: Our Favorite Gratitude Practices

Happy Thanksgiving! Listen to this podcast while you peel potatos or drive to grandma’s house about our favorite gratitude practices—for today AND for the rest of the year. Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website...

Published Thu, Nov 24 2011 7:00 AM by Raising Happiness

Video: How to Make Your Holidays Happy

This discussion between Christine Carter and Kelly Corrigan reveals that there are a lot of things you can do to make your holidays happier. Become a fan of Raising Happiness on Facebook. Follow Christine Carter on Twitter Sign up for the Raising Happiness...

Published Wed, Nov 23 2011 5:00 AM by Raising Happiness

The Foundation of Happiness

“Abundance can be had simply by consciously receiving what has already been given.” —Sufi Saying As a “happiness expert” (as I’m sometimes called), people often ask me, “If you had to pick just one thing that could make me happier right now, what would...

Published Mon, Nov 21 2011 2:59 AM by Raising Happiness

Gratitude Journal: ICU Gratitude Tree

What’s your Thanksgiving ritual? What are you grateful for? Share it here on our community gratitude journal, open to all who’d like to express their thanks or share a happy thought. I’m grateful for all the families who will put differences and hurts...

Published Thu, Nov 17 2011 11:49 PM by Raising Happiness

Podcast: Why Gratitude Works

Rona and I talk about the science of gratitude, and why consciously practicing gratitude can boost our happiness so much. Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website, or here on iTunes. Happy listening! Become...

Published Thu, Nov 17 2011 6:00 AM by Raising Happiness

A Surprisingly Simple Way to Feel Madly in Love

My buddy Fred Luskin recently stopped by for tea to show me his wedding pictures and tell me all about his new love—a whirlwind 50-something romance, a second great love after the death of his beloved wife of 25 years. Fred is someone who has written...

Published Mon, Nov 14 2011 2:59 AM by Raising Happiness

Gratitude Journal: “Jar of Thanks”

Last week one of our readers shared with us a picture of their “Tree of Thanks.” This week one of readers submitted a link to story about “Jar of Thanks” where Thanksgiving guests can write their gratitudes on a piece of paper. The notes are put in a...

Published Fri, Nov 11 2011 1:44 PM by Raising Happiness

Podcast: Occupy: Should the Kids be Involved?

This week Rona and I discuss how and why to talk to kids about the Occupy Wall Street movement, and why giving them a broader understanding can boost their happiness (and ours!). Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater...

Published Thu, Nov 10 2011 6:00 AM by Raising Happiness

Video: Teaching Gratitude

In honor of that wonderful gratitude holiday we’ve got just around the corner, I’m reposting a very short video that Kelly Corrigan (author of The Middle Place and Lift) and I recorded when our older daughters were in kindergarten. An oldie but goodie...

Published Wed, Nov 09 2011 5:00 AM by Raising Happiness

Gratitude vs. Materialism

Ah, November. Though remnants of Halloween are still underfoot (damn those plastic spiders—they get me every time), Christmas carols playing in the grocery store can mean just one thing: The holiday season has begun. The holidays are a mixed bag, happiness...

Published Mon, Nov 07 2011 2:59 AM by Raising Happiness

Gratitude Journal: Tree of Thanks

Every year since living and working abroad, we’ve invited friends and family to mail contributions to our “Tree of Thanks” (cut out hands covered with things they are thankful for) which we use for our Christmas tree and leave up for the rest of the year...

Published Fri, Nov 04 2011 8:30 AM by Raising Happiness

Podcast: Happiness is Contagious

Want to contribute to the greater good of society? Rona and I talk about why starting with yourself is a solid strategy for increasing other people’s well-being. (Looking for the pledge that we refer to? It is here.) Please check out my podcast with Rona...

Published Thu, Nov 03 2011 7:00 AM by Raising Happiness

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