A Little Happier: A Teaching Story So Good That It Should Be True

A Little Happier: A Teaching Story So Good That It Should Be True

Sometimes a teaching story has such a great lesson that it doesn’t even matter if it’s not true. While the famous story of the sardines and the catfish turns out to be apocryphal, it illustrates a useful truth: Being in an environment where we need to show hustle can be better for us than quiet, stagnant surroundings. 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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Ep. 37: Obligers - Are You an Elizabeth?

Ep. 37: Obligers - Are You an Elizabeth?

Ep. 37: A close look at the Obliger Tendency. Are you like Elizabeth, and find it easy to meet outer expectations (a work deadline) but struggle to meet inner expectations (New Year's resolution)? Wan...

4 Nov 201538min

Ep. 36: Questioners - Do You Always Ask Why?

Ep. 36: Questioners - Do You Always Ask Why?

Ep. 36: We're talking about the Four Tendencies Framework, and this week, we focus on the Questioner Tendency, with the help of Christy Fletcher. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft;...

28 Okt 201541min

Ep. 35: Upholders - Are You A Hermione?

Ep. 35: Upholders - Are You A Hermione?

Ep. 35: In the first of four episodes about the Four Tendencies framework, we talk about "Upholders." Also, Elizabeth misses the blood moon and Gretchen recommends a Jewel video. Want to get in touch?...

21 Okt 201538min

Ep. 34: The Habits of A Rebel Harvard Physicist

Ep. 34: The Habits of A Rebel Harvard Physicist

Ep. 34: Have a difficult conversation; a talk with Lisa Randall, Harvard physics professor and Writer (and Rebel) -- plus, hard-boiled eggs. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podc...

14 Okt 201530min

Ep. 33: Send Yourself To Boot Camp

Ep. 33: Send Yourself To Boot Camp

Ep. 33: Try a boot camp, put away those last items -- and have you ever experienced a "Lightning Bolt" change in your habits? I have. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gre...

7 Okt 201530min

Ep. 32: Why Teasing May Be Bad For Happiness

Ep. 32: Why Teasing May Be Bad For Happiness

Ep. 32: Why Elizabeth and I raise the bar; why, surprisingly, teasing can be a happiness stumbling block--and we want your comments about the Four Tendencies!  Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @e...

30 Sep 201531min

Ep. 31: Choose A Personal Symbol

Ep. 31: Choose A Personal Symbol

Ep. 31: Observe a threshold ritual, for gratitude; identify your personal symbols; and remember to check your passport's expiration date. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast...

23 Sep 201530min

Ep. 30: Remember What It Was Like Being A Teenager?

Ep. 30: Remember What It Was Like Being A Teenager?

Ep. 30: Very Special Episode! My daughter Eliza is our guest. Her try-this-at-home is "Give yourself a mission." She asks: "What advice would you give your 16-year-old self?" Too many facial products,...

16 Sep 201531min

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