happiness

I'm not much of a complainer, but I will admit something: there's a part of me that always has my fingers crossed that any given situation will go slightly weird or awry.

Looking for an adrenalin rush? Matt Walker, author of Adventure in Everything: How the Five Elements of Adventure Create a Life of Authenticity, explains how adventure can enrich your life.

One of the best, most satisfying things in the world is a deep belly laugh, or those uncontrollable chuckles when you just can't pull it together. But why does laughing make us feel so good?

I'm in Paris, which makes me happy for all kinds of obvious reasons. It's lovely to be in a place where you're surrounded by beauty.

Like most people, I have a few personal vices of which I'm very fond. I sometimes like ignoring a sensible bedtime. I often love a slightly warm glass (or two) of jammy red wine.