Little Happier - The Danger of Finish Lines, According to Kurt Vonnegut
Setting a finish line can help people reach a goal, but it can actually can undermine the process of forming a habit. In a letter to his son, renowned author Kurt Vonnegut explains why finish lines ca...
21 Mar 20223min
More Happier - The Joy of Being a Minor Expert, Having Two Dogs, and Counting Your Steps
We talk about why learning more about the Beatles and watching short videos makes us happier—and the experience of having two dogs. Plus a listener explains the satisfaction of tracking daily steps. G...
19 Mar 202224min
Happier - Ep. 369: Burned Out? Identify the Problem! Plus Kathryn Schulz Talks Love and Loss
Feeling burned out? We talk about the first, crucial step toward a solution: Identify the problem. Plus we talk about how to help in Ukraine, and writer Kathryn Schulz talks about love and loss. Get i...
16 Mar 202238min
Little Happier - The Surreal Aphorisms of Comedian Steven Wright Shed Light on Human Nature
With his surreal one-liners, comedian Steven Wright helps us to understand human nature and the world in a clearer (and more hilarious) light. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gr...
14 Mar 20223min
Happier - Ep. 368: Think by Talking, Start a Puzzle Exchange, and More Dates for the Calendar of Catalysts
We discuss why, when faced with a challenge, you might talk it through to think it through; why it could be fun to start a puzzle exchange; and we add many more terrific dates to the Calendar of Catal...
9 Mar 202231min
Little Happier - It Makes Me Happy to Think of the Calm, Alert Expression of a Child
A clinician working with a mother and child—as well as my own mother—gave helpful reminders to take notice of the people around us. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin...
7 Mar 20224min
More Happier - Snow Monkeys in Hot Springs, Creative Types, Quality Screen Time—and a Question about Mr. Roarke
We talk about why the sight of snow monkeys relaxing in hot springs makes us happier, how we can know ourselves better and grow closer to friends at the same time, and Elizabeth has an observation abo...
5 Mar 202231min
Happier - Ep. 367: Try a 30-Day Challenge and the Joy of Scratch-Offs. Frank Bruni Talks About “The Beauty of Dusk.”
We discuss how to use thirty-day challenges as a way to stay engaged with your aims, and we also suggest a very simple and fun happiness hack. We talk to journalist Frank Bruni about his new memoir, “...
2 Mar 202232min
