Ep. 603: Avoid the Sunk-Cost Fallacy, and Why it’s Hard to Plan for Emergencies
We talk about how to avoid the mental trap of the “sunk-cost fallacy.” Plus, why it’s so hard to plan for emergencies and the biases that keep us from preparing for risk. Episode highlights: T...
9 Sep 32min
Little Happier: After His Death, I Can Still Learn More About My Beloved Father
Even after a person has died, we can continue to understand them in new ways. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @l...
7 Sep 3min
More Happier: How Do People Know What To Do? Plus Making Friends at the Gym
We discuss how people know what to do in certain situations. Plus why you might–or might not–make friends at the gym. Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Elizabeth finds connecti...
5 Sep 26min
Ep. 602: Spend Your Money at Home Instead of Away, and Why You Should Delegate
Why you might consider spending your vacation money on a home experience that you’ll enjoy for years, and why delegating tasks is more important–and harder–than it may seem. Episode highlights: T...
2 Sep 36min
Little Happier: Why the Knicks Play Basketball with the Attitude of “Zero-Zero.”
With a simple answer of “Zero-zero,” Jalen Brunson communicated the attitude of his team as they pushed toward the NBA Championship. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website...
31 Aug 3min
More Happier: Try These 7 Habit Strategies for a Fresh Start This September
September is the other January. We revisit seven of our favorite habit strategies to help you get back into your routines after summer and build habits that actually stick. Episode Highlights: ...
29 Aug 33min
Ep. 601: Try "Do-Spend September," Plus a Five-Senses Hack For a Memorable Vacation
A counterpart to No-Spend February, "Do-Spend September" helps us spend what we have. We also share a five-senses hack for planning vacations that are much more fun. Episode highlights: Try Thi...
26 Aug 33min
Little Happier: NBA Players on the “Today” Show: When Lighthearted Humor Is Better than Sympathetic Silence
An exchange between Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart illustrates the fact that sometimes, we’re better off treating a painful subject with lighthearted humor rather than sympathetic silenc...
24 Aug 6min
