Little Happier: The Sound of My Shoes Clicking on Marble Reminded Me of My Past
The distinctive click of my shoes against marble connected me to two memories from different points in my life. Our five senses help to connect us to the present moment and our present experience, and...
15 Nov 20212min
Ep. 351: Consider Getting a Dog (Elizabeth Did). Do You Celebrate Moments? Spend 20 Minutes on Joy Each Day.
Elizabeth suggests that you consider getting a dog (or a pet); she and her family have been joined by Nacho, a corgi! Tiffany Dufu suggests that we spend twenty minutes each day doing something that b...
10 Nov 202131min
Little Happier: In a Public Restroom, Which Stall Do You Choose?
A woman told me her clever system for choosing the least-used stall in a public restroom, which reminded me that we’re more alike, and more different, than we imagine—because her system for outwitting...
8 Nov 20211min
Ep. 350: Very Special Episode: Listeners Suggest Apps That Put the “App” in “Happier”
Listeners suggest apps that help them to become happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative—and more organized with photographs.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretch...
3 Nov 202129min
Little Happier: In Ancient Greece, Two Painters Held a Contest. Who Won?
A delightful story from the ancient world describes a contest between two artists that was decided in a surprising way.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram:...
1 Nov 20211min
Ep. 349: Happier Podcast Book Club: Kate Bowler Talks About Why There’s “No Cure for Being Human”
For the Happier Podcast Book Club, we talk to Duke Divinity School professor Kate Bowler about her moving, funny, thought-provoking new memoir, “No Cure for Being Human”Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @...
27 Okt 202138min
Little Happier: You Can’t Win the Hands You Don’t Play
A thought-provoking collection of proverbs from poker-players offers wisdom even to people who aren’t playing poker.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @G...
25 Okt 20211min
Ep. 348: Make a Choice (Like an Actor). Do a Favor for Your Future Self. Liz Lange Talks About Secrets, Success, Loss
We discuss how we can make a choice (like an actor), how we can do a favor for our future selves, and we talk to Liz Lange about her podcast “The Just Enough Family,” where she explores her family’s s...
20 Okt 202134min
