Little Happier: Aesop’s Fable about the Fox and the Stork Illustrates an Important Truth about People
In Aesop’s fable “The Fox and the Stork,” the Fox and the Stork play tricks on each other, and their actions illustrate an important principle: “Just because something works for you doesn’t mean that ...
28 Feb 20223min
Happier - Ep. 366: Seventh Anniversary! Our Favorite Try-This-at-Home Ideas, Happiness Hacks & Highlights
We just passed the seventh anniversary of the podcast! We looked back at our favorite moments from the previous year—the most popular Try-This-at-Home tips, our favorite happiness hacks, big milestone...
23 Feb 202236min
Little Happier: The Anniversary of One of the Happiest Days of My Life
Every year, I celebrate the anniversary of one of the happiest days of my life. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @Li...
21 Feb 20224min
More Happier - Another Insight from The Beatles, Plus How to Jump-Start the Habit of Exercise
We discuss yet another realization after watching the “Get Back” documentary about the Beatles, we talk about how to get a jump-start for the habit of exercise or movement, and Elizabeth offers a less...
19 Feb 202222min
Happier - Ep. 365: Go Exploring in Your Own House. What Food Texture Do You Prefer? And Elizabeth Has a New Dog
We talk about why we might go exploring in our home or office, and suggest some easy hacks for getting things done. We discuss whether we’re Chewers, Crunchers, Suckers, or Smooshers in our eating pre...
16 Feb 202229min
Little Happier: You Love Engineering and You Love Baking. Can That Be a Career?
In the Netflix TV show “Baking Impossible,” Andrew Smyth combines a passion for engineering with a passion for baking. Sometimes, it’s possible to combine our interests in improbable but exciting ways...
14 Feb 20223min
Happier - Ep. 364: Use the “Calendar of Catalysts,” How to Work Joyfully for Change, and a Great Gift for Booklovers
We discuss the “Calendar of Catalysts,” which is a list of many different calendar dates to consider using for a fresh start. We also talk to author Karen Walrond about how to work for change without ...
9 Feb 202235min
Little Happier: What’s the Best Way to Change a Habit?
Whenever people ask me, “What’s the right way to change a habit? If you had to pick one best way, what would you say?” I answer, “What’s the best way to cook an egg?” In both cases, the best way depen...
7 Feb 20223min
