Little Happier: A Paradox: How Do You Stand Out When Standing Out Is the Best Way to Fit In?
In Scarlett Thomas’s brilliant novel PopCo, a protagonist wants to set herself apart from her colleagues, but she’s stumped by a conundrum she can’t solve. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Foll...
2 Sep 20243min
More Happier: The Fun of an Unexpected Gift, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, and Herding the Cats During Holidays
We talk about the happiness that comes from getting a gift we don’t expect, and we discuss some quality screen time. We also consider the question: Does every family need a holiday-tradition-enforcer?...
31 Aug 202426min
Ep. 497: Forecast Your Foibles, a Big Life Change & the Correct Way to Load a Dishwasher
Inspired by college move-in day, we talk about why it’s helpful to forecast our own foibles. We also weigh in on the hot debate around the correct way to load a dishwasher, and we introduce a new podc...
28 Aug 202431min
Little Happier: Winston Churchill Didn’t Hesitate to Show His Emotions
A grim but hopeful episode from World War II’s Battle of Britain sheds a light on Winston Churchill’s character. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on Yo...
26 Aug 20243min
More Happier: Back-to-School Hacks (Revisited)
As the school year approaches, we’re re-sharing some of our best back-to-school tips and suggestions. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @Gr...
24 Aug 202432min
Ep. 496: Make the Most of the First 3 Weeks, Use an Alarm & Cope with Exploitation of Obligers
We discuss research suggesting that during the first three weeks with strangers in a new environment (such as a cruise or college), we have a special window for making friends. We also talk about wh...
21 Aug 202434min
Little Happier: A Great Happiness-Boosting Example from Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin’s “Sand Walk” at Down House is a good example of how we can shape our surroundings and our schedule to help ourselves create habits that contribute to a happier, healthier, more product...
19 Aug 20243min
More Happier: "Walk" Therapy, Comfort vs. Adventure, and the Joy of Outside
We continue to reflect on the insights and hacks we learned from our hiking trip in England—how and why this adventure helped to make us happier, healthier, and more creative. Get in touch: podcast@g...
17 Aug 202426min
