Little Happier: Do You Like the Idea of a “Happiness Project”—or Does It Remind You of Homework?
Our attitude toward a habit or an activity can be dramatically changed by the words we use to describe it. I love the idea of a “happiness project,” but to some people, that sounds too much like homew...
18 Sep 20232min
More Happier: A Case of Obliger-Rebellion, Advice About Waking Up a Child, and Do Spoilers Spoil Stories?
A Case of Obliger-Rebellion, Advice About Waking Up a Child, and Do Spoilers Spoil Stories?We talk about Elizabeth’s rare episode of Obliger-rebellion (spoiler: it involved a box of chocolates) and ab...
16 Sep 202325min
Ep. 447: Give a Meaningful Compliment, Protect Your Privacy, and What’s the Least-You Thing You Do?
We talk about why we should pay someone a meaningful complement, and weshare many wonderful, moving compliments received by listeners. We alsohighlight a quick, easy hack that can protect your digital...
13 Sep 202328min
Little Happier: Opportunity Cost and Abstainers: A New Term Can Help Us See the World in a New Way
New terms allow us to understand the world in a deeper way. Opportunity cost, abstainers vs. moderators, finishers vs. openers—sometimes, having the right vocabulary helps us see more clearly.Get in t...
11 Sep 20232min
Ep. 446: Re-Think Our Daily Routine, Recognize the Warning Signs of Obliger-Rebellion, and a Back-to-School Demerit
We talk about why it’s a good idea to re-examine our personal, work, and familyroutines to look for opportunities to improve. We also discuss how Obligers canrecognize when they’re entering the state ...
6 Sep 202330min
Little Happier: As an Upholder, I Needed an Obliger Friend to Tell Me the Right Thing to Do
During the covid period, my daughter Eliza returned to live on campus for her final semester of college. She was told to pack lightly, and as an Upholder, I took that to mean that she should pack very...
4 Sep 20236min
More Happier: The Anniversary of a Favorite Book, a Lesson in Standing Up, and the Joy of Clearing Clutter
We talk about the eleventh anniversary of “Happier at Home,” which is Elizabeth’s favorite book written by Gretchen. We also discuss a lesson in standing up for yourself, and about the energy that com...
2 Sep 202321min
Ep. 445: Have a Happier Labor Day, Nominate Someone, and Manage the Line Between Work and Leisure
We reflect on two questions that can help us make our work lives happier, moreproductive, and more creative. We also talk about why it’s a good idea tonominate people for awards, and how to manage the...
30 Aug 202332min
