Little Happier: An Episode from the Life of Dr. Johnson Reminds Me to Do a Better Job of Staying Calm.
NOTE: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it may be jarring to hear me ignore it—and that’s why.I was deeply moved by composure sho...
30 Mars 20202min
Ep. 266: Beware the Myths of Spring Cleaning, Rusty O’Kelley Explains How to Ace a Job Interview, and a Reminder about REAL ID .
NOTE: These episodes were recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it’s jarring to hear us ignore it—and that’s why.How to do spring cleaning more effect...
25 Mars 202036min
Little Happier: A Dog’s Pleasure Can Remind Us All of the Joy of the Snow.
NOTE: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it may be jarring to hear me ignore it—and that’s why.What a wonderful phrase! The joy of...
23 Mars 20201min
Ep. 265: Give a Sensorium Gift, a Deep Dive into Suggestions to #Walk20in20, and a Conversation Hack
NOTE: These episodes were recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it’s jarring to hear us ignore it—and that’s why.Why you should give a “Sensorium Gift...
18 Mars 202036min
Little Happier: The Joy of Listening to Music—Even for Someone Like Me.
I’m thrilled that the copyright laws mean that now I’m able to play this beautiful song—George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”—for listeners.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretch...
16 Mars 20204min
Bonus: Coping During COVID-19: How to Stay Happier and Calmer in Difficult Times
In this time of COVID-19, we’re all feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and uncertainty. To stay calmer and happier, we discuss why you might keep some kind of journal during this period, and why you mig...
15 Mars 202032min
Ep. 264: Keep a Stress Diary, Stop Rinsing Dirty Dishes, and Jordan Harbinger Explains How to Network Better
Why you might keep a stress diary, why you can stop rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, and podcaster Jordan Harbinger explains how to network better.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @e...
11 Mars 202034min
Little Happier: Why We Should Be Polite to the Person Sitting Next to Us on the Airplane.
A story about Dick Bass and Neil Armstrong was a great illustration of an aphorism I wrote recently: Modestly and good manners can save us from a lot of embarrassment.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @el...
9 Mars 20201min
