Ep. 524 Use a Messy Closet, a 3-Hour Rule for Difficult People & Renowned Judy Blume on Reading

Ep. 524 Use a Messy Closet, a 3-Hour Rule for Difficult People & Renowned Judy Blume on Reading

We explore a helpful approach for handling important tasks that can’t be dealt with at present, by stashing them in the metaphorical "messy closet" without guilt. Our happiness hack offers expert advice for managing social situations with difficult people. We also feature a special interview with legendary author Judy Blume about fostering a love of reading, her experiences with book banning, and insights from owning an indie bookstore. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Pre-order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood Join me on book tour starting April 1, 2025 Take the Four Tendencies quiz Elizabeth is reading: Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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More Happier: Does Money Stress You Out? Mrs. Dow Jones & Reema Khrais on What Helps

More Happier: Does Money Stress You Out? Mrs. Dow Jones & Reema Khrais on What Helps

For many people, money is a source of anxiety and guilt. In this Roundtable conversation, we explore why the subject of money is so challenging, and also the small, realistic changes that can make mon...

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Ep. 574: Are You Already Falling Behind on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Plus Ideas for “Move 26”

Ep. 574: Are You Already Falling Behind on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Plus Ideas for “Move 26”

We talk about how we’re using Determination Day (February 28) to reengage with our “26 for ’26” list. We also share listeners’ excellent suggestions for “Move 26 in ’26,” as well as an example of how ...

18 Feb 30min

A Little Happier: When I Called the Emergency Veterinarian, She Asked a Question that Made the Answer Obvious

A Little Happier: When I Called the Emergency Veterinarian, She Asked a Question that Made the Answer Obvious

When I called the emergency vet to ask a question about my dog Barnaby, her answer gave me an important insight into the challenge of decision-making. Resources & links related to this episode: G...

16 Feb 5min

Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In

Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In

As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a listen-along episode to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement. Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson discuss the role movement pl...

14 Feb 34min

Ep. 573: Do You Avoid Failure & Rejection? Plus the Joy of a Same-Day Book

Ep. 573: Do You Avoid Failure & Rejection? Plus the Joy of a Same-Day Book

We talk why it’s valuable to “go for the no” instead of avoiding rejection and failure. Plus we give our suggestions for excellent same-day books and a hack for making email more efficient. Resources...

11 Feb 33min

A Little Happier: Who Has More Power—You or the Banker to Whom You Owe Ten Million Dollars?

A Little Happier: Who Has More Power—You or the Banker to Whom You Owe Ten Million Dollars?

A famous quip illustrates an important point: Small debts burden the borrower; big debts burden the lender. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Vis...

9 Feb 2min

More Happier: Are You Scared by the Sound of a Siren? And a Reflection from “Little Women”

More Happier: Are You Scared by the Sound of a Siren? And a Reflection from “Little Women”

We talk about the power of reframing—specifically, reframing the meaning of a siren. We also talk about a passage from the novel “Little Women” that illuminates our experience of our father’s death. ...

7 Feb 26min

Ep. 572: Want to Make a Little Money and Also Clear Clutter? Plus an Insight About Estrangement

Ep. 572: Want to Make a Little Money and Also Clear Clutter? Plus an Insight About Estrangement

In honor of No-Spend February, we talk about why it’s a good time to turn in your coins and to use up your gift cards. We also talk about the juggler vs. aerialist distinction, and how the Four Tenden...

4 Feb 29min

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