Ep. 475: Listeners’ “No-Spend February” Ideas, Boost Happiness by Sending Cards, and a Quick Way to Connect
In honor of National Card and Letter Writing Month, we suggest writing cards orletters to boost happiness—perhaps as part of #Write24in24. We also sharelisteners’ useful insights and resources from ob...
27 Maalis 202424min
Little Happier: What Seems Important Isn’t Always What’s Actually Important
What seems important when events are unfolding isn’t always what turns out to be most significant, when we look back.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on You...
25 Maalis 20241min
Ep. 474: Watch Your Vent/Non-Vent Ratio, Why Rebels Dislike SMART Goals, and Top Habits for Happiness
We talk about why it’s helpful to pay attention to how much time we spendventing, versus not venting, to our family and friends. We also answer a listener’squestion about why SMART goals don’t work fo...
20 Maalis 202429min
Little Happier: Dangers Don’t Always Feel Dangerous
When an activity feels ordinary—such as texting while walking—it doesn’t feel dangerous, and that familiarity can mislead us.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubi...
18 Maalis 20241min
More Happier: Quality Screen Time: Getting Free from Debt and Calmly Leading a Crowd. Plus, More Outer Order.
We talk about two shows that we’re enjoying: the YouTube Channel “Financial Audit” and the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop.” Plus we talk about how to get lots of tips for using outer o...
16 Maalis 202420min
Ep. 473: Schedule a “Loose-Ends Day,” Have an Adventurous Milestone Birthday, and Happier Parenting
We talk about why it can be helpful to schedule a “loose-ends day,” and we sharea hack about an imaginative way to celebrate a milestone birthday withadventure and connection. We also talk to Aliza Pr...
13 Maalis 202430min
Little Happier: A Teacher Found a Simple Way to Entertain and Occupy Her Kindergartners
An imaginative teacher devised a simple task that was deeply satisfying to the children in her classroom.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@Gretche...
11 Maalis 20242min
Ep. 472: ”No-Spend February,” Have a Hard Conversation While Walking, and Use Your Non-Dominant Hand
We report on our experiences with doing “No-Spend February.” We also discussthe suggestion to go for a walk while having a difficult conversation and tackle alistener’s question about #Write24in24. Al...
6 Maalis 202431min
