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A Little Happier: After My Beloved Father Died, My Mother, Sister, and I Wrote This Obituary

We worked for several days on this obituary for my father. We wanted to capture his extraordinary spirit.

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9 months ago

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More Happier: Do You Find It Hard to Plan a Party? And the Problem with “Everybody Likes Salmon”

We talk about a hack from the world of the Real Housewives that makes party-giving easier and more fun. We also discuss the question, “What’s an ordi…

9 months ago

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Ep. 569: Do You Miss Having Time to Hang Out with Friends? Plus Listeners’ One-Word Themes

Episode 569

We explore the value of the German custom of the Stammtisch as a fun and easy way to strengthen friendships. We also share dozens of compelling one-w…

9 months, 1 week ago

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A Little Happier: Do You Suffer from “Lost Wallet Syndrome?” I Do.

When we lose our wallet, we think finding it would make us happy forever, but once found, we quickly start taking it for granted again. Colette said …

9 months, 1 week ago

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More Happier: Navigating New Year Pressure with Gretchen Rubin on "The Lazy Genius" [Revisited]

Already exhausted by the new year? In this conversation on the "Lazy Genius" podcast, host Kendra Adachi and I explore why “fresh start” culture crea…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Move Happier: How to "Get It Done" and Finally Complete Your Dream Project [Bonus]

You have a big project you want to finish. So why can’t you get it done?

In my new Audible Original audiobook “Get It Done: How to Complete Your Drea…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Ep. 568: Revealed! Our “26 for 2026” Lists

Episode 568

As one of the three “Design Your Year” exercises, we each wrote a list of 26 things we want to accomplish in 2026. Some repeats, some new.

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Little Happier: Why Would an Accomplished Juggler Deliberately Drop a Prop?

In his speaking, Winston Churchill often deliberately made mistakes. He understood that an imperfect speech would be more persuasive and moving than …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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More Happier: Rethinking Resolutions with Gretchen Rubin on NPR’s “Life Kit” [Revisited]

Just in time for January, I joined NPR’s “Life Kit” to talk about New Year’s resolutions, why they fail, and a more effective way to build better hab…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names

Episode 567

We talk about a thought-provoking, helpful exercise to help prepare for the upcoming year. We also share an easy hack for making parties more fun, re…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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