The joy of sleep
Those first few weeks with a newborn are always tough. Ruth has been a very good baby -- no colic, eating well -- but even …Read More
Category Archives: Happiness
New holiday traditions
We stayed home this Christmas, but took the week off from work. Since it was our first holiday season in our new home, we could …Read More
My random resolution list
I really like the idea of New Year's resolutions. I guess that's part of writing in the self-help genre! The idea of striving to live …Read More
Slow progress toward big goals
As I wrote in my "fat pants" post a few weeks ago, I am deep into the project of trying to lose the last 10 …Read More
Doing up Christmas
Shopping for Christmas presents raises a host of issues at the intersection of money and happiness. Here are two things that are simultaneously true: 1. I …Read More
Giving vs. investing — and the gray area between
I was on Talk of the Nation yesterday, speaking with Neal Conan about microphilanthropy. NPR's producers found a USA Today column I wrote about the …Read More
Why energy is more important than time — and how to boost yours
(Laura's note: Even though I'm no longer really on maternity leave, I'm still running a few guest posts from my favorite bloggers -- enjoy!) By Linda …Read More
Does tithing buy happiness?
(Laura's note: This column ran in USA Today yesterday. Thanks to everyone who sent me their thoughts on the topic!) Come December, many Americans add this …Read More
Sneak peek at All The Money In The World
Those of you who subscribe to my Just a Minute newsletter (sign-up to the right) got a link in your inboxes this week to download …Read More
The ‘fat pants’ dilemma
Having a baby shortly before the holiday season introduces special challenges. First, there’s travel. Are you going to travel with a newborn or make everyone …Read More