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Little Happier: The Challenge of the “Help-Rejecting Complainer”
Episode 59502
It’s very draining to deal with someone who complains and rejects any help that’s offered—but effective responses exist.
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2 months, 4 weeks ago
More Happier: Reading Hacks, Book Recommendations, and Finding Your Perfect Summer Read
Episode 59501
We revisit a favorite Try This at Home tip for getting more reading done, share listener hacks for building a happier reading life, and discuss how t…
3 months ago
Ep. 595: Always RSVP, & Why We Should Stop Over-delivering
Episode 595
Gretchen and Elizabeth discuss why we should always RSVP, and how to stop a simple gathering from, over time, becoming too much work.
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3 months ago
Little Happier: Why the King Paid Just as Much for Three Books as He Would Have Paid for Nine
Episode 59402
A haunting story from ancient Rome remains relevant to our lives today.
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3 months ago
Move Happier: Tips for Regular Exercise, How Walking Helps You Think, Plus Can Your Garden Be an Accountability Partner? (Bonus)
Episode 59403
We discuss the biggest obstacles to moving more this summer with Sarah Fain from the “Happier in Hollywood” podcast, and share practical strategies f…
3 months ago
More Happier: Design Your Summer & Why a Teammate's Touch Can Change an Outcome
Episode 59401
Practical ways to build more play into your summer and the surprising research on how physical touch improves athletic performance.
Design Your Su…3 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 594: Try Becoming a Fan, Plus Tips for Dealing with Travel Bores
Episode 594
Becoming a fan—of sports or anything—can improve your happiness. We share listener tips for dealing with people who share every boring detail of thei…
3 months, 1 week ago
Little Happier: You Don’t Have to Be Good at Basketball to Be Good at Basketball
Episode 59302
A star player for the NBA illustrates an important Secret of Adulthood: We don’t have to be good at something to be good at something.
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3 months, 1 week ago
Do You Need More Comfort or Adventure? Plus More Tips for Designing Your Summer
Episode 59301
We revisit some of our favorite hacks and tips for designing a happier summer, including why you might choose a summer song, how to think about comfo…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 593: Ditch Your Storage Unit, Plus How to Start a New Tradition
Episode 593
Stop renting space for stuff you've forgotten. Plus a simple framework for starting a new tradition.
Try This at Home: Make a new tradition — Why…3 months, 2 weeks ago