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Pigeon of Discontent: "No One Appreciates Me

Each week, I post a video about some Pigeon of Discontent raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to find the Bluebird of Happiness, we're also plagued by the Pigeons of Discontent.

This week's Pigeon of Discontent, suggested by a reader, is: "No one appreciates me."

No One Appreciates Me.

If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…

Taken for granted? 5 tips for dealing with feeling unappreciated.

5 mistakes I continue to make in my marriage.

Why I try not to do things for others, but instead, do them for myself.

How about you? Do you often feel unappreciated or unacknowledged? How do you deal with it? Gold stars! I crave them.

You can post your own Pigeon of Discontent at any time; also, from time to time, I'll make a special call for suggestions.

You can check out the archives of videos here.


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