Bonus! Hear an Excerpt from Gretchen Rubin’s New Book “Life in Five Senses.”
As a thank-you to “Happier with Gretchen Rubin” listeners, this bonus episode features an excerpt from the audiobook of Gretchen Rubin’s new book, “Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me...
6 Maj 202312min
Ep. 428: Be a Source of Opportunity, Find Good Books to Read, and How to Cope with Difficult Family Dogs
We talk about how and why we should try to be a source of opportunity forothers. We also discuss listeners’ suggestions for how to deal with familymembers who won’t control their dogs, as well how we ...
3 Maj 202327min
Little Happier: Am I Looking for My Wallet Where the Light Is Good, or Where I Dropped It?
An old joke illustrates an important truth: When we’re searching for a solution, it’s often tempting to look where we can see more clearly, rather than to look to look into obscurity—even if it’s more...
1 Maj 20232min
More Happier: Hiking and Clutter-Clearing in L.A., a Secret of Great TV, and Personal Upgrades.
During our recent time together in Los Angeles, we did many things that made us happy: hike, clear Elizabeth’s office, and drink lots of coffee. We also talk about a little-discussed explanation for w...
29 Apr 202320min
Ep. 427: Do the Thing You’re Encouraging Someone Else to Do, a Networking Hack, and Finisher vs. Opener
We talk about why, when we’re encouraging someone else to do something, we should consider doing it ourselves. We also discuss a hack to make networking easier, as well as the helpful know-yourself-be...
26 Apr 202326min
Little Happier: Queen Elizabeth II and Her Corgis Show That We Can Interpret the Same Situation in Different Ways
A story about Queen Elizabeth II and her offer to feed her corgis illustrates how the same situation can be interpreted in different ways.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:...
24 Apr 20232min
Ep. 426: Tackle a Project by Considering the Five Senses, Enjoy More Luxury, and Hold Better Meetings
We talk about why it’s useful to consider the five senses as we’re tackling a project or challenge—it’s a way to boost creativity and unlock ideas. We also discuss how we can heighten our appreciation...
19 Apr 202331min
Little Happier: A Place from Childhood Haunts Stephen King’s Imagination
In his terrific book On Writing, Stephen King recounts how a certain place from his childhood recurs repeatedly in his fiction, under different names.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on s...
17 Apr 20232min
