Little Happier: Do You Like the Idea of a “Happiness Project”—or Does It Remind You of Homework?

Little Happier: Do You Like the Idea of a “Happiness Project”—or Does It Remind You of Homework?

Our attitude toward a habit or an activity can be dramatically changed by the words we use to describe it. I love the idea of a “happiness project,” but to some people, that sounds too much like homework. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: happiercast.com/shownotes Get Gretchen Rubin’s newest book Life in Five Senses to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available - order here. Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. 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— Side Hustle School, Happier in Hollywood and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler. 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: Four Tendencies for Obligers—3 Challenges and How to Handle Them [Revisited]

More Happier: Four Tendencies for Obligers—3 Challenges and How to Handle Them [Revisited]

Some people have no trouble meeting expectations for others but struggle to follow through on what they want for themselves. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We revisit the Four Tende...

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Bonus: How to Make Progress on What Matters to You (Even If You Feel Stuck) with Mimi Bouchard

Bonus: How to Make Progress on What Matters to You (Even If You Feel Stuck) with Mimi Bouchard

Struggling to make progress on a habit? This episode offers a different approach—get a 14-day free trial of Activations (plus a big discount) at activations.com/happier. Determination Day, February 2...

27 Feb 34min

Ep. 575: Our 11th Anniversary! Favorite Moments from the Past Year

Ep. 575: Our 11th Anniversary! Favorite Moments from the Past Year

In honor of our “Steel” anniversary, we share some of our favorite suggestions, insights, hacks, and highlights from the previous year. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to my Audib...

25 Feb 35min

A Little Happier: A Very Surprising Truth that I Learned in Law School

A Little Happier: A Very Surprising Truth that I Learned in Law School

I learned something surprising in law school: To a great extent, we can’t be forced to follow the law; we must decide to follow the law. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: p...

23 Feb 5min

More Happier: Does Money Stress You Out? Mrs. Dow Jones & Reema Khrais on What Helps

More Happier: Does Money Stress You Out? Mrs. Dow Jones & Reema Khrais on What Helps

For many people, money is a source of anxiety and guilt. In this Roundtable conversation, we explore why the subject of money is so challenging, and also the small, realistic changes that can make mon...

21 Feb 34min

Ep. 574: Are You Already Falling Behind on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Plus Ideas for “Move 26”

Ep. 574: Are You Already Falling Behind on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Plus Ideas for “Move 26”

We talk about how we’re using Determination Day (February 28) to reengage with our “26 for ’26” list. We also share listeners’ excellent suggestions for “Move 26 in ’26,” as well as an example of how ...

18 Feb 30min

A Little Happier: When I Called the Emergency Veterinarian, She Asked a Question that Made the Answer Obvious

A Little Happier: When I Called the Emergency Veterinarian, She Asked a Question that Made the Answer Obvious

When I called the emergency vet to ask a question about my dog Barnaby, her answer gave me an important insight into the challenge of decision-making. Resources & links related to this episode: G...

16 Feb 5min

Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In

Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In

As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a listen-along episode to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement. Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson discuss the role movement pl...

14 Feb 34min

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