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Ep. 470: Ninth Anniversary! Best Try-This-At-Home Ideas, Happiness Hacks, and Highlights
Episode 470
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. W…
2 years, 4 months ago
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 touc…
2 years, 4 months ago
More Happier: The Fun of “Succession,” the Deep Understanding of a Teacher, and Lots of Barbra Streisand
Episode 56
We talk about the final season of the excellent television show “Succession.” We also discuss a simple, wonderful approach of a fourth-grade teacher,…
2 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 469: How Rebels Stick to Their Habits, Dig In with Determination Day, and How to Enjoy an Airport
Episode 469
We talk about why we’re reengaging with our habits on “Determination Day” on
February 28. We also discuss Andy Warhol’s observation about airports and…
2 years, 4 months ago
Little Happier: A Friend Found the Right Thing to Say Before My Important Job Interview
When I was nervous before interviewing for a clerkship with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a friend found the right thing to say to help …
2 years, 4 months ago
Bonus: Gretchen Rubin and Kelly Corrigan Talk About Happiness, Relationships, and More
As a bonus for “Happier” listeners, we’re posting the episode of the podcast “Kelly Corrigan Wonders” that features a conversation with Gretchen Rubi…
2 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 468: Why It’s Important to Be Polite, What Form of Gold Star You Appreciate Most, and Aims vs. Goals
Episode 468
We talk about why it’s valuable, not frivolous, to be polite in our
everyday interactions. We explore the different types of rewards and recognition
th…
2 years, 4 months ago
Little Happier: I Want Whatever He Wants
My friend’s choice of a childhood bedroom reminds me of an important truth: It’s easy to want what others want, instead of asking, “What do I want?”
G…
2 years, 4 months ago
More Happier: Shoes or Bare Feet? Plus Determination Day and Some Reading (and Watching) Suggestions
Episode 55
We discuss the surprisingly controversial subject: Do you prefer to wear shoes or walk around barefoot? Plus we talk about how to use Determination D…
2 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 467: Treat Yourself Like a Professor, Subscribe to Newsletters, and Ideas for the “Write Way”
Episode 467
We talk about why you might treat yourself like a professor, and why you might
subscribe to newsletters (as well as unsubscribe to them). We also shar…
2 years, 4 months ago