Little Happier: What Seems Important Isn’t Always What’s Actually Important
What seems important when events are unfolding isn’t always what turns out to be most significant, when we look back.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on You...
25 Mar 20241min
Ep. 474: Watch Your Vent/Non-Vent Ratio, Why Rebels Dislike SMART Goals, and Top Habits for Happiness
We talk about why it’s helpful to pay attention to how much time we spendventing, versus not venting, to our family and friends. We also answer a listener’squestion about why SMART goals don’t work fo...
20 Mar 202429min
Little Happier: Dangers Don’t Always Feel Dangerous
When an activity feels ordinary—such as texting while walking—it doesn’t feel dangerous, and that familiarity can mislead us.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubi...
18 Mar 20241min
More Happier: Quality Screen Time: Getting Free from Debt and Calmly Leading a Crowd. Plus, More Outer Order.
We talk about two shows that we’re enjoying: the YouTube Channel “Financial Audit” and the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop.” Plus we talk about how to get lots of tips for using outer o...
16 Mar 202420min
Ep. 473: Schedule a “Loose-Ends Day,” Have an Adventurous Milestone Birthday, and Happier Parenting
We talk about why it can be helpful to schedule a “loose-ends day,” and we sharea hack about an imaginative way to celebrate a milestone birthday withadventure and connection. We also talk to Aliza Pr...
13 Mar 202430min
Little Happier: A Teacher Found a Simple Way to Entertain and Occupy Her Kindergartners
An imaginative teacher devised a simple task that was deeply satisfying to the children in her classroom.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@Gretche...
11 Mar 20242min
Ep. 472: ”No-Spend February,” Have a Hard Conversation While Walking, and Use Your Non-Dominant Hand
We report on our experiences with doing “No-Spend February.” We also discussthe suggestion to go for a walk while having a difficult conversation and tackle alistener’s question about #Write24in24. Al...
6 Mar 202431min
Little Happier: Why Did This Couple Break Up as Soon as They Decided to Get Married?
What is the lesson of an incident I remember from law school, when a friend and his girlfriend got engaged, and then immediately broke up?Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:...
4 Mar 20243min
