Little Happier: Good Smell, Bad Smell? Context Changes Our Experience.
Our perception of smells depends on context—the same scent is experienced as delightful when labeled "Parmesan cheese" but revolting when called "vomit." Our interpretation of our circumstances often ...
19 Maj 20252min
More Happier: Gretchen Rubin on NPR's Life Kit
We bring you my interview with NPR's Life Kit where I discuss that the key to happiness is actually to know yourself better and what questions to ask yourself. We also discuss my Four Tendencies fram...
17 Maj 202524min
Ep. 534: Recognize Your Exceptional Advantage, Don’t Be Fooled by Familiarity & an Empty-Nest Question
We discuss why it's valuable to identify your "exceptional advantages" in both work and personal life—those unique blessings or abilities you might take for granted but actually set you apart. We also...
14 Maj 202532min
Little Happier: Drifting Through Life: When Not Deciding Becomes a Decision
Drift—the powerful force of making decisions by not deciding—can shape our lives without our conscious participation. Resources & links related to this episode: Secrets of Adulthood If you’re wond...
12 Maj 20255min
More Happier: How Do We Know Ourselves and Our Values? A Short Quiz Reveals So Much
We talk to the brilliant Suzy Welch about her new book, “Becoming You,” and her Values Bridge quiz which can tells us how we rank fifteen core values—and we explore why knowing our values is such a ke...
10 Maj 202537min
Ep. 533: Dust It Off or Let Go, the Power of PT & How to Create Compelling TV Characters
We discuss why it’s useful to dust off unused items--and either start using them or give them away. We also share a happiness hack from a listener who explains why it can be very valuable to give phys...
7 Maj 202529min
Little Happier: When to Listen to Criticism and When to Ignore It
Distinguishing helpful from unhelpful criticism is a challenge that every creative person faces. No formula exists for knowing which criticism to heed; we must each develop our own discernment. Get i...
5 Maj 20254min
More Happier: How Regret Can Make You Happier [Revisited]
We discuss how regret and reflection can help us make better decisions in the future, and increase our happiness. Regret can be a hard thing to talk about. Many people who actually prefer to avoid usi...
3 Maj 202535min
