By Gretchen Rubin

For the past few years, for the weekly video as part of the Happiness Challenge, I've proposed a resolution for your consideration -- a concrete, manageable resolution to boost your happiness (at least, one that has boosted my happiness).

I'm considering changing the format of the videos for next year. One possibility is to have readers post comments about the aspects of life that drag them down -- then I'd discuss (I wouldn't give advice, but I'd discuss) those issues in the videos.

Because, as much as we try to follow the Bluebird of Happiness, we're also plagued by the Pigeon of Discontent. A Pigeon of Discontent isn't a major happiness challenge, but an ordinary problem that has settled into roost. For example: you're always exhausted; you fight with your in-laws;... More...