Ep. 462: A Surprising Way to Be More Likeable, a Habit-Keeping Hack, and an Unusual In-Laws Problem
We discuss surprising new research that suggests that being accommodatingdoesn’t actually make us more likable. We also mention a hack that makes habit-keeping easier, discuss whether or not we’ve kep...
27 Dec 202329min
Little Happier: Don’t Wait for the Right Time. It May Never Feel Like the Right Time.
Tomorrow always seems like it will be easier than today. Even Michelangelo thought so.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@GretchenRubin on TikTok@Gr...
25 Dec 20232min
More Happier: Observance for Justice O’Connor, 5-Senses Portrait of KC Christmas, and Joy in First Drafts
We talk about the happiness of finishing the first draft of a book and having a child return home. We also present our five-senses portrait of a Kansas City Christmas, and discuss the recent observanc...
23 Dec 202322min
Ep. 461: Revealed: Our Annual Challenge for 2024! Plus We Review 2023’s Challenge of #GoOutside23in23
As part of the Happier Trifecta, we give ourselves and listeners an annualchallenge. We reflect on last year’s challenge of “Go outside 23 in ’23,” and wereveal the challenge for 2024 as well as many ...
20 Dec 202333min
Little Happier: Should Money Be Used to Buy Fresh Flowers for a Museum?
Should Money Be Used to Buy Fresh Flowers for a Museum?By posing an interesting question—such as “Should money be spent on flowers?”—we can learn about other people’s values.Get in touch: podcast@gret...
18 Dec 20231min
Ep. 460: Very Special Episode! With Listeners, We Share Our Best Resolutions and Tips for Keeping Them
Listeners—and we--share the most effective and transformative resolutions we’ve made, as well as our suggestions for keeping them. We also talk about the 21 strategies we can use to make or break our ...
13 Dec 202331min
Little Happier: The Subway Kiosk Asks a Deep Question: Add Value or Add Time?
Every time I refill my MTA Metro card, I’m reminded to ask myself a crucial question. Do I want to spend time or money?Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on Y...
11 Dec 20231min
More Happier: Memories and Reflections on Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
In honor of the death of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Gretchen tells behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflections from her clerkship year. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFo...
9 Dec 202325min
