Ep. 604: Clear Clutter With a Courtroom Hack, Plus How to Decline a Request for Accountability
Clear clutter fast with a courtroom-inspired trick, and we discuss how Upholders might set boundaries for unwanted accountability partners. Episode highlights: Try This at Home: A hack for dec...
16 Sep 35min
Little Happier: A Lesson from the World Cup: Danger and Temptation Don’t Always Appear When We Expect
As the World Cup illustrated, in the happy moments of scoring a goal or celebrating, we may find it hard to stay focused on our aims. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Websit...
14 Sep 3min
Move Happier: Getting Unstuck: A Fresh Start for Your Move 26 Habit
Not sticking to a habit that’s important to you? Dan Harris and Laurie Santos join Gretchen to share how to spot what's holding you back — and get moving again. Mentioned in This Episode: 10% Hap...
13 Sep 1h 8min
More Happier: Four Tendencies Solutions to Real-Life Problems
We revisit some of our most useful Four Tendencies listener questions, including how to help a Rebel stick to exercise, work with a Questioner boss, and keep Obliger people-pleasing from getting in th...
12 Sep 38min
Ep. 603: Avoid the Sunk-Cost Fallacy, and Why it’s Hard to Plan for Emergencies
We talk about how to avoid the mental trap of the “sunk-cost fallacy.” Plus, why it’s so hard to plan for emergencies and the biases that keep us from preparing for risk. Episode highlights: T...
9 Sep 32min
Little Happier: After His Death, I Can Still Learn More About My Beloved Father
Even after a person has died, we can continue to understand them in new ways. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @l...
7 Sep 3min
More Happier: How Do People Know What To Do? Plus Making Friends at the Gym
We discuss how people know what to do in certain situations. Plus why you might–or might not–make friends at the gym. Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Elizabeth finds connecti...
5 Sep 26min
Ep. 602: Spend Your Money at Home Instead of Away, and Why You Should Delegate
Why you might consider spending your vacation money on a home experience that you’ll enjoy for years, and why delegating tasks is more important–and harder–than it may seem. Episode highlights: T...
2 Sep 36min
