Ep. 533: Dust It Off or Let Go, the Power of PT & How to Create Compelling TV Characters

Ep. 533: Dust It Off or Let Go, the Power of PT & How to Create Compelling TV Characters

We discuss why it’s useful to dust off unused items--and either start using them or give them away. We also share a happiness hack from a listener who explains why it can be very valuable to give physical therapy another chance. Finally, we explore the Secret of Adulthood about cultivating friendship, and we answer a listener's question about how and why fictional characters often embody the Four Tendencies framework. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood A Little Happier: Easy Answers or Hard Truths: Whom Do You Trust? Organization Hub Take the quiz for the Four Tendencies personality profile Elizabeth is reading: King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: Pick the Lock by A.S. King (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Move Happier: How Do You Move On After College Drop-Off? with Author Ben Markovits

Move Happier: How Do You Move On After College Drop-Off? with Author Ben Markovits

As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a bonus episode designed to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement. In this episode, I talk with writer Ben Markovits about his acclaimed n...

8 Mar 42min

More Happier: Do You Ever Have Post-Party Blues? Plus the Raymond Carver/Chandler Problem

More Happier: Do You Ever Have Post-Party Blues? Plus the Raymond Carver/Chandler Problem

We discuss the fact that when we extend ourselves—when we put ourselves out into the world—we can expect sometimes to feel awkward, remorseful, or frustrated. We also talk about some funny mix-ups tha...

7 Mar 31min

Ep. 576: What Was the Value of Our “No-Spend February?” Plus a Warning About Social-Media Stories

Ep. 576: What Was the Value of Our “No-Spend February?” Plus a Warning About Social-Media Stories

We reflect on No-Spend February—what we didn’t buy, what we did buy, and what we learned. We also share a hack for successfully mixing friendship and business, and talk about how to spot a sneaky soci...

4 Mar 30min

A Little Happier: What Makes a Face Stand Out from a Crowd?

A Little Happier: What Makes a Face Stand Out from a Crowd?

Seeing my beloved father as a patient in the hospital reminded me of looking at class photos of young children. Among a sea of faces, it’s my love that makes one face stand out from the anonymous crow...

2 Mar 1min

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...

28 Feb 41min

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

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