Jade Frederickson

Chapter 15 – What is it with values, anyway?

I have a shirt. It’s my favorite shirt, actually. It is bubblegum pink and has the phrase “choose kindness” written in script across the front. I bought it on a whim, from Target, because, yes, I am that girl who goes in for one thing and ends up with everything else in my cart –Continue reading “Chapter 15 – What is it with values, anyway?”

Chapter 14 – Idea Souvenirs

I have always been a consumer of information. A three-minute car ride to grandma’s house? I had a book in my hand. A billboard flashing by outside? You bet I read those words. Nutrition facts label on the milk gallon in front of me? I read it during dinner. Every night. While writing On Happiness,Continue reading “Chapter 14 – Idea Souvenirs”

We interrupt no. 2 – Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

I am particularly fond of the value of “gratitude.” The power of a simple thank you; a gesture of appreciation and sincerity; a genuine, eyes-locked, spoken exchange of recognition – all of these can go a long way. On an everyday basis, but especially at this time of year. The thanks we give at thisContinue reading “We interrupt no. 2 – Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃”

Chapter 13 – Why I absolutely believe in critical reflection

The summer I wrote On Happiness, I also wrote a research article about the development of self-authorship among college-aged students enrolled in a service-learning course at a four-year university (I wonder which one that could be?). I actually talk about self-authorship in a future chapter, so I’ll spare you the details for now and insteadContinue reading “Chapter 13 – Why I absolutely believe in critical reflection”