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Little Happier: One Easy Way to Make a Tough Decision
A corporation president found an unconventional way to make a multi-million dollar decision—a solution that could be employed by any child in grade s…
2 years, 6 months ago
More Happier: Orangetheory, Excitement in Central Park, and Great Stationery
Episode 60
We talk about Elizabeth’s first visit to Orangetheory, Gretchen’s experience of the eclipse, and a celebration of picture books in Kansas City.
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2 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 477: Show Yourself, Embrace Fun Plans, Realize You’re a Mentor—Plus a Great Hack for Altoids Tins
Episode 477
We talk about why it’s a good idea to show ourselves (inspired by a
Hollywood headshot story). We also tackle a listener’s question about how to
recogn…
2 years, 6 months ago
Little Happier: Justice O’Connor, “America the Beautiful,” and My America Feeling
During the memorial service for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the lyrics of “America the Beautiful” invoked the principle aim of her lif…
2 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 476: If You Want Neither to Lie nor Tell the Truth, Plus a “Silky” Debate and a Yoga-Block Hack
Episode 476
We talk about how we can boost happiness by paying attention to the textures in
our everyday lives. We also share an easy hack for improving video mee…
2 years, 7 months ago
Little Happier: All This Junk Is an Expression of Love
When we’re unsuccessfully trying to get rid of our children’s old toys, or a sweetheart’s ragged t-shirts from college, and can’t figure out why it’s…
2 years, 7 months ago
More Happier: Treadmill Days vs. Finish-Line Days, a Dance-Party Challenge, and Plans for April Fool’s Day
Episode 59
We explore the difference between discouraging “treadmill days” and energizing “finish-line days.” We also discuss the creative challenge of planning…
2 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 475: Listeners’ “No-Spend February” Ideas, Boost Happiness by Sending Cards, and a Quick Way to Connect
Episode 475
In honor of National Card and Letter Writing Month, we suggest writing cards or
letters to boost happiness—perhaps as part of #Write24in24. We also sh…
2 years, 7 months ago
Little Happier: What Seems Important Isn’t Always What’s Actually Important
What seems important when events are unfolding isn’t always what turns out to be most significant, when we look back.
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2 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 474: Watch Your Vent/Non-Vent Ratio, Why Rebels Dislike SMART Goals, and Top Habits for Happiness
Episode 474
We talk about why it’s helpful to pay attention to how much time we spend
venting, versus not venting, to our family and friends. We also answer a lis…
2 years, 7 months ago