Little Happier: Do You Like the Idea of a “Happiness Project”—or Does It Remind You of Homework?

Little Happier: Do You Like the Idea of a “Happiness Project”—or Does It Remind You of Homework?

Our attitude toward a habit or an activity can be dramatically changed by the words we use to describe it. I love the idea of a “happiness project,” but to some people, that sounds too much like homework.

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