Chill The Duck Out

Chill the Duck Out

Join the flock and get your weekly hit of happiness: part pep talk, part stress relief, all good vibes.

Previously on Chill the Duck Out...

New Year. Same You. (And That's Okay).

New Year. Same You. (And That's Okay).

The science of why dramatic transformations fail and tiny improvements stick.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Believe in magic (yes, really).

Believe in magic (yes, really).

🎄A short, sweet Christmas message about carrying the good stuff all year

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Don't let overthinking sack your holiday spirit.

Don't let overthinking sack your holiday spirit.

The difference between productive thinking and pointless rumination

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
The best things aren't on the itinerary.

The best things aren't on the itinerary.

Why that random coastal drive created a better memory than anything we planned.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
The grown-up Christmas list

The grown-up Christmas list

How writing down the gifts you're giving yourself makes you 42% more likely to actually become that person.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Your brain on generosity (it's a legal high)

Your brain on generosity (it's a legal high)

How "yes, and..." thinking turns holiday obligation into opportunity

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
My wife stole my clothes, and science says she was right to do it.

My wife stole my clothes, and science says she was right to do it.

Why that 13-year-old t-shirt calms your nervous system (and why your partner keeps stealing it)

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Smiling's my favorite (and science agrees with Buddy the Elf).

Smiling's my favorite (and science agrees with Buddy the Elf).

Why even fake smiling reduces stress, boosts mood, and spreads joy.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Sometimes the best walk is the one you don't count.

Sometimes the best walk is the one you don't count.

The research-backed case for moving your body without turning it into homework.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Embrace your inner monster.

Embrace your inner monster.

Because some feelings deserve to wear capes and fangs.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
The sweet spot between "everything's amazing" and "we're all doomed."

The sweet spot between "everything's amazing" and "we're all doomed."

Why realistic optimism beats blind hope and crushing pessimism every time

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
I'm not a fishtologist, but I think goldfish are onto something.

I'm not a fishtologist, but I think goldfish are onto something.

Why remembering every mistake you've ever made is ruining your happiness

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
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