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...

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
Here's to you, you glorious imperfect circle.

Here's to you, you glorious imperfect circle.

Why your incomplete circles are exactly what make you interesting

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
When your body vetoes your vacation plans.

When your body vetoes your vacation plans.

What I learned from missing the trip I'd been looking forward to.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Sometimes the perfect getaway is just two hours away.

Sometimes the perfect getaway is just two hours away.

No passport required, maximum restoration guaranteed

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
Aging gracefully... like a fine block of cheddar.

Aging gracefully... like a fine block of cheddar.

Not moldy. Just more flavorful.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
🎵Look at this photograph.

🎵Look at this photograph.

A lesson on happiness from Nickelback.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
"Nothing" to see here.

"Nothing" to see here.

Because sometimes the best plan is no plan at all.

Jason Hall
Jason Hall
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