Little Happier: One Easy Way to Make a Tough Decision
A corporation president found an unconventional way to make a multi-million dollar decision—a solution that could be employed by any child in grade school.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow...
15 Huhti 20242min
More Happier: Orangetheory, Excitement in Central Park, and Great Stationery
We talk about Elizabeth’s first visit to Orangetheory, Gretchen’s experience of the eclipse, and a celebration of picture books in Kansas City.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social m...
13 Huhti 202420min
Ep. 477: Show Yourself, Embrace Fun Plans, Realize You’re a Mentor—Plus a Great Hack for Altoids Tins
We talk about why it’s a good idea to show ourselves (inspired by aHollywood headshot story). We also tackle a listener’s question about how torecognize when we’ve become a mentor and the happiness st...
10 Huhti 202432min
Little Happier: Justice O’Connor, “America the Beautiful,” and My America Feeling
During the memorial service for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the lyrics of “America the Beautiful” invoked the principle aim of her life, and one of the great dreams of the United States...
8 Huhti 20243min
Ep. 476: If You Want Neither to Lie nor Tell the Truth, Plus a “Silky” Debate and a Yoga-Block Hack
We talk about how we can boost happiness by paying attention to the textures inour everyday lives. We also share an easy hack for improving video meetings andshare listeners’ creative ideas for #Write...
3 Huhti 202434min
Little Happier: All This Junk Is an Expression of Love
When we’re unsuccessfully trying to get rid of our children’s old toys, or a sweetheart’s ragged t-shirts from college, and can’t figure out why it’s so hard to make progress, remember: all this junk ...
1 Huhti 20242min
More Happier: Treadmill Days vs. Finish-Line Days, a Dance-Party Challenge, and Plans for April Fool’s Day
We explore the difference between discouraging “treadmill days” and energizing “finish-line days.” We also discuss the creative challenge of planning a good family April Fool’s Day joke and coming up ...
30 Maalis 202418min
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
