Little Happier: A Teacher Found a Simple Way to Entertain and Occupy Her Kindergartners
An imaginative teacher devised a simple task that was deeply satisfying to the children in her classroom. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @Gre...
11 Mars 20243min
Ep. 472: ”No-Spend February,” Have a Hard Conversation While Walking, and Use Your Non-Dominant Hand
We report on our experiences with doing “No-Spend February.” We also discuss the suggestion to go for a walk while having a difficult conversation and tackle a listener’s question about #Write24in24. ...
6 Mars 202434min
Little Happier: Why Did This Couple Break Up as Soon as They Decided to Get Married?
What is the lesson of an incident I remember from law school, when a friend and his girlfriend got engaged, and then immediately broke up? Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social medi...
4 Mars 20244min
More Happier: Happiness on the Subway, the Fun of Watching Old Movies, and More on Clearing Clutter
We talk about a happiness-boosting observation from the New York City subway. We also talk about the fun of becoming a “minor expert” and watching movies, and also the satisfaction that comes from cle...
2 Mars 202428min
Ep. 471: Allow a Tradition to Evolve, Easy Ways to Block Annoying Lights, and a Funny Look at Work
We explore why and how to allow an important tradition to evolve. We also share listeners’ suggestions about how to block the bothersome light emitted by devices, and we talk to author Bradley Tusk ab...
28 Feb 202434min
Little Happier: Are You an Obliger Who Needs Accountability? Here’s a Surprising Solution.
In ancient Greece, early in his career, the statesman Demosthenes came up with an ingenious yet simple form of accountability to make sure he kept practicing his oratory. Get in touch: podcast@gretche...
26 Feb 20244min
Ep. 470: Ninth Anniversary! Best Try-This-At-Home Ideas, Happiness Hacks, and Highlights
To celebrate the ninth anniversary of the podcast, we discuss the Try-This-at-Home ideas that have resonated most with listeners over the past year. We also review our favorite Happiness Hacks and som...
21 Feb 202431min
Little Happier: What I Have in Common with a Bronze Age Parent
Parents today, and parents in the Bronze Age, gave their children sippy cups—and they even use the same designs to delight their children. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social medi...
19 Feb 20243min
