The extra daily social time of 1.7 hours in weekends raises average happiness by about 2%.

Most things that couples disagree upon aren't worth more than a day's combat.

The experiencing self lives its life continuously. It has moments of experience, one after the other.

The premise of this book is that it is easier to recognize other people's mistakes than your own.

Mind is a machine for jumping to conclusions

Happiness is determined by factors like your health, your family relationships and friendships, and above all by feeling that you are in control of how you spend your time.

Establish a closing ritual. Know when to stop working. Try to end each work day the same way, too. Straighten up your desk. Back up your computer. Make a list of what you need to do tomorrow.