More Happier: Sweep the Deck! A “Clear the Decks” Episode of Quick Tasks for Summer Prep
Because listeners asked for another “Clear the Decks” episode--where we suggest quick, manageable, tasks to accomplish while listening--this episode features a list of short tasks to help us prepare ...
11 Touko 202425min
Ep. 481: Avoid Avoidance, “Planned Maintenance,” a Cooking Hack, and Books on How Things Work
Ep. 481. We talk about why it’s helpful to try to avoid avoidance, and why “planned maintenance” is more effective than “unplanned maintenance.” Plus we share a hack for making cooking easier and fast...
8 Touko 202436min
Little Happier: Are You “Practicing the Piano” or “Playing the Piano?”
When it comes to happiness and human nature, the words and metaphors we choose have a surprisingly large influence over our actions. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @Gr...
6 Touko 20243min
Why Ketchup Is Magic, and More on Delights of Taste from "Life in Five Senses"
Listen to a bonus episode featuring an excerpt from Gretchen Rubin's latest bestselling book, Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World. This excerpt comes...
4 Touko 202441min
Ep. 480: Hacks, Hacks, and More Hacks from the Proverbs of the Professions
In this Very Special Episode, we share hilarious and insightful “proverbs of the professions”—the collective wisdom of people in particular roles or professions about how to manage the dilemmas of lif...
1 Touko 202434min
Little Happier: Funny Reminders to Beware of Unintended Consequences.
Three amusing examples—from the worlds of pickpockets, farmers, and archeologists—illustrate the point that we must beware of unintended consequences. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on...
29 Huhti 20242min
More Happier: The Power of Personal Style, a Great Proposal Story, and Less Email Spam
We talk about yet another lesson from the Real Housewives: the power of a personal style. We also share a lovely marriage proposal story that involves stationery products, as well as a quick hack for ...
27 Huhti 202423min
Ep. 479: A Creativity Hack, “Happy Mail,” and How to Avoid Both Lying and Telling the Truth
We explore an imaginative, manageable way to write your autobiography, and we share a suggestion from a listener about using cards to help someone make it through a tough time. Plus listeners respond ...
24 Huhti 202433min
