Identify the Problem.

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. Join in -- no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday's post will help you think about your own happiness project.

My Eighth Personal Commandment is to Identify the problem. That is, when you're annoyed, angered, or frustrated, ask yourself, "What exactly is the problem here?"

This rule seems so obvious that it's hard to explain...