Little Happier: Why I’ve Decided to “Do It for Myself”—and Why That’s Not Selfish
When I tell myself that I’m doing a task for someone else’s benefit, I can become resentful or annoyed if they don’t respond with appreciation. When I acknowledge that I’m doing that task for myself, ...
29 Jan 20246min
Ep. 466: No-Spend February, Fun with the “24 for 24” List, and What About Packaging That’s Too Nice to Toss?
We talk about our plans to have a No-Spend February, and share a suggestion from a listener about a way to make keeping a “24 for ’24 list” even more fun. We discuss a common happiness stumbling block...
24 Jan 202428min
Little Happier: “More Highways, More Traffic,” ”No Fields, No Famine,” “No Love, No Loss” and Other Secrets of Adulthood
I love Secrets of Adulthood, and some of my favorites fall into the “No THIS, no THAT” structure. It’s a thought-provoking way to illuminate a surprising relationship between two ideas. Get in touch: ...
22 Jan 20245min
More Happier: Insights About the Habits that We Want Most; Revisiting a Happiness Project, and More Hollywood
We discuss the most popular results for the new “Habits for Happiness” quiz, and we also reveal our own results. Plus I explain what I’ll be doing for my Happiness Project: Revisited from July through...
20 Jan 202431min
Ep. 465: Tackle a Topic with Someone Who Resists, Try a New Book Club, and Use Technology Mindfully
We discuss several suggestions to help start a conversation with someone who wants to delay any discussion. We also share a suggestion from a listener about an unconventional approach to a book group,...
17 Jan 202442min
Little Happier: Why It’s So Important to Identify the Problem—and Why It’s Easy to Skip This Essential Step
Growing up, I thought I disliked exercise. When I realized that, in fact, I don’t like games or sports, I was able to find ways to exercise that worked for me. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com ...
15 Jan 20245min
Ep. 464: Follow the One-Minute Rule, Stay Calm, and Identify the New Habit That Will Make You Happier
We talk about the one-minute rule, and why following this simple rule is so effective. We discuss the fascinating new “Habits for Happiness” quiz that tells you the next new habit that will make you h...
10 Jan 202431min
Little Happier: In Line to Order Soup, a Funny “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Moment Brought Strangers Together
While ordering her soup, a woman was being a very difficult customer. When she was able to laugh at herself, she transformed the experience for the people around her. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrub...
8 Jan 20243min
