Little Happier: A Truth About Happiness That Confused Me for a Long Time

Little Happier: A Truth About Happiness That Confused Me for a Long Time

For a long time, when I tried to understand the nature of happiness, I was confused by one aspect of its nature. Finally, I figured it out: One of the best ways to make ourselves happy is to make other people happy; one of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy ourselves. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft Get the podcast show notes by email every week here: http://gretchenrubin.com/#newsletter Leave a voicemail message on: 774-277-9336 For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to happiercast.com/sponsors Want to be happier in 2022? Order Gretchen Rubin’s book The Happiness Project to see how she approached the question, “How can I be happier?” and start a Happiness Project of your own. Happier with Gretchen Rubin is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Do The Thing, Side Hustle School, Happier in Hollywood and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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More Happier: Rethinking Resolutions with Gretchen Rubin on NPR’s “Life Kit” [Revisited]

More Happier: Rethinking Resolutions with Gretchen Rubin on NPR’s “Life Kit” [Revisited]

Just in time for January, I joined NPR’s “Life Kit” to talk about New Year’s resolutions, why they fail, and a more effective way to build better habits and make real progress in 2026. Get in touch: ...

3 Jan 22min

Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names

Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names

We talk about a thought-provoking, helpful exercise to help prepare for the upcoming year. We also share an easy hack for making parties more fun, reflections on #Read25in25, and re-visit a whimsical ...

31 Des 202532min

A Little Happier: Warren Buffett Talks about Good Jockeys and Good Horses

A Little Happier: Warren Buffett Talks about Good Jockeys and Good Horses

With his characteristic skill, and with a powerful metaphor, Warren Buffett makes the point that even talented people won’t succeed if they’re working in very unfavorable conditions. Resources & link...

29 Des 20253min

More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision?

More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision?

We talk about a whimsical way to take better photographs, a useful question for making a hard decision, and the joy of field trips. Resources & links related to this episode: Join the "Happiness P...

27 Des 202525min

Ep. 566: Do You Ever Think “This Is Not Good; I Could Do This Better?”  Plus Accountability Hacks

Ep. 566: Do You Ever Think “This Is Not Good; I Could Do This Better?” Plus Accountability Hacks

We talk about why the realization “I could this this task better myself” can help us identify possible opportunities. We also talk about how to give a bad review in a nice way, and share imaginative a...

24 Des 202528min

A Happier Holiday Reading: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry

A Happier Holiday Reading: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry

As a gift to listeners, I read O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi"—a timeless reminder of what really matters most for our happiness during the holidays. Resources & links related to this episo...

23 Des 202520min

A Little Happier: A Few Extra Words from Winston Churchill Make a Big Difference

A Little Happier: A Few Extra Words from Winston Churchill Make a Big Difference

When we’re quoting someone who has articulated an important idea, it’s important to make sure that we’re quoting their entire point. Winston Churchill, Stewart Brand, and apocryphally, Harry Gordon Se...

22 Des 20255min

More Happier: Hacks to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown This Week [Revisited]

More Happier: Hacks to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown This Week [Revisited]

With the holiday crunch in full swing, here are three practical hacks that can make this week easier to manage. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to Happier episode 96 Get in touc...

20 Des 202532min

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