The Happiness Project

by Gretchen Rubin

the opposite of happiness is unhappiness, not depression. Depression, a grave condition that deserves urgent attention, occupies its own category apart from happiness and unhappiness.

“Make a list, do a little bit each day, and stay calm.”

“Do it now,” I started to apply the “one-minute rule”; I didn’t postpone any task that could be done in less than one minute. I put away my umbrella; I filed a document; I put the newspapers in the recycling bin; I closed the cabinet door. These steps took just a few moments, but the cumulative impact was impressive.