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Ep. 63: Why it's important to have a strategy for online passwords, the trickiness of using rewards to strengthen habits, and Elizabeth and I debate a question about thank-you notes.  Want to get in t...

4 Maj 201640min

My mom simply asked if she could come to New York for a visit... This episode is brought to you by Audible.com. Go to Audible.com/Happier for an audiobook of your choice, and a free 30 day trial. To ...

2 Maj 20163min

Ep. 62: Don't accumulate excessive amounts of anything; it's tough when worlds collide; a Questioner wants to be a better spouse to an Obliger, and I fail to visit Central Park--again.  Want to get in...

27 Apr 201635min

Get some fresh air and sunlight. It's an easy way to stimulate your brain and boost your memory, alertness, and wellbeing. Brought to you by Audible, with 180,000 audio books and spoken word audio pro...

25 Apr 20161min

Ep. 61: Stop apologizing, do you prefer variety or familiarity, and the problem of passwords.  Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/61; 774...

20 Apr 201638min

This is one of my all time favorite secrets of adulthood, because it's true for so many people, and it's so accessible. Outer order contributes to inner calm. Brought to you by Audible, with 180,000 a...

18 Apr 20162min

Ep. 60: A Very Special Episode. Henry and I visit Elizabeth on the set, and discuss you should let people do their jobs, interview Helen Childress, and hear a guest gold star from Elizabeth's writing ...

13 Apr 201626min

Listen to Glenn Gould hum along as he plays Bach and maybe you'll agree with me: sometimes flawed is more perfect than perfection. Brought to you by Audible, with 180,000 audio books and spoken word a...

11 Apr 20162min