Tag: relationships

let me tell you ’bout my best friend (or, THP: Chapter Six)

(This is part six in a series about The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin.  To start at the beginning, click here. )

One thing I can say with absolute certainty is that I am a good friend.  I’ve been told by more than a few people that one of my strengths is maintaining friendships, and I don’t disagree.  Sure, I have to send the occasional belated (gasp!) birthday card, and lately I’ve let too much time pass between phone calls, but I DO make conscious efforts to invest in my relationships.  Continue reading “let me tell you ’bout my best friend (or, THP: Chapter Six)” →

spread a little love (or, THP: Chapter Two)

(This is part two in a series about The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin.  To start at the beginning, click here. )

I’ve been taking my sweet time reading through The Happiness Project, and my note-taking has finally caught-up to my progress in the book.  Last time, I wrote about how much I liked Chapter One, about boosting your energy.  I’m still not going to bed earlier, but I feel like all the principles Gretchen mentions are on repeat in my brain.  After I return from my weekend trip in a few days, I’ll be itching to start on my list of nagging tasks and our porch project! Continue reading “spread a little love (or, THP: Chapter Two)” →