Little Happier: This Remark from 1773 Always Makes Me Laugh
I keep a list of quotations, images, and memories that make me happy or make me laugh. Whenever I’m feeling low, I conjure up one of those items to give myself a quick mental boost. Get in touch: podc...
22 Apr 20243min
Ep. 478: An Easy Way to Make Life More Interesting, Plus Hacks for Creativity and Commuting
We talk about why it’s so enjoyable to read a book that sheds a light on how things work. We also share a hack for making driving more pleasant, as well as an easy and fun hack for sparking creativity...
17 Apr 202434min
Little Happier: One Easy Way to Make a Tough Decision
A corporation president found an unconventional way to make a multi-million dollar decision—a solution that could be employed by any child in grade school. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Foll...
15 Apr 20243min
More Happier: Orangetheory, Excitement in Central Park, and Great Stationery
We talk about Elizabeth’s first visit to Orangetheory, Gretchen’s experience of the eclipse, and a celebration of picture books in Kansas City. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social...
13 Apr 202423min
Ep. 477: Show Yourself, Embrace Fun Plans, Realize You’re a Mentor—Plus a Great Hack for Altoids Tins
We talk about why it’s a good idea to show ourselves (inspired by a Hollywood headshot story). We also tackle a listener’s question about how to recognize when we’ve become a mentor and the happiness ...
10 Apr 202435min
Little Happier: Justice O’Connor, “America the Beautiful,” and My America Feeling
During the memorial service for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the lyrics of “America the Beautiful” invoked the principle aim of her life, and one of the great dreams of the United States...
8 Apr 20245min
Ep. 476: If You Want Neither to Lie nor Tell the Truth, Plus a “Silky” Debate and a Yoga-Block Hack
We talk about how we can boost happiness by paying attention to the textures in our everyday lives. We also share an easy hack for improving video meetings and share listeners’ creative ideas for #Wri...
3 Apr 202437min
Little Happier: All This Junk Is an Expression of Love
When we’re unsuccessfully trying to get rid of our children’s old toys, or a sweetheart’s ragged t-shirts from college, and can’t figure out why it’s so hard to make progress, remember: all this junk ...
1 Apr 20243min
