Ep. 536: Make a Before-&-After Book, Enter the Library, and How to Deal with a Questioner Spouse
We discuss how creating before-and-after photo books of renovations or improvements can bring satisfaction and preserve memories. Our happiness hack suggests visiting your local library (or museum) fo...
28 Touko 202535min
Little Happier: The Surprising Origin of One of My Favorite Book Titles
I love book titles, and when I finally tracked down the book attached to one of my favorite titles, I was astonished to learn where I heard about it. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gret...
26 Touko 20254min
More Happier: Our Longest-Lasting Relationships, a New Way to Think About Our Past & a Fun Quiz
We discuss why it’s interesting to consider our longest continuous non-family relationships. We spotlight a tool for spring: the Five-Senses Quiz that helps you discover which of our senses might be n...
24 Touko 202523min
Ep. 535: Create Your “Summer of __,” Some Reading Recommendations & Listeners’ Favorite Words
We discuss a fun summer challenge of focusing on a specific theme or goal. We also include a few helpful, fun hacks, and we share some of listeners’ favorite words—a delightful collection of language....
21 Touko 202536min
Little Happier: Good Smell, Bad Smell? Context Changes Our Experience.
Our perception of smells depends on context—the same scent is experienced as delightful when labeled "Parmesan cheese" but revolting when called "vomit." Our interpretation of our circumstances often ...
19 Touko 20252min
More Happier: Gretchen Rubin on NPR's Life Kit
We bring you my interview with NPR's Life Kit where I discuss that the key to happiness is actually to know yourself better and what questions to ask yourself. We also discuss my Four Tendencies fram...
17 Touko 202521min
Ep. 534: Recognize Your Exceptional Advantage, Don’t Be Fooled by Familiarity & an Empty-Nest Question
We discuss why it's valuable to identify your "exceptional advantages" in both work and personal life—those unique blessings or abilities you might take for granted but actually set you apart. We also...
14 Touko 202530min
Little Happier: Drifting Through Life: When Not Deciding Becomes a Decision
Drift—the powerful force of making decisions by not deciding—can shape our lives without our conscious participation. Resources & links related to this episode: Secrets of Adulthood If you’re wonderi...
12 Touko 20255min
