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Little Happier: The Helper Gets More Help Than the Helped
My daughter’s experience helping with little kids at school illustrates the same principle as the sponsorship program in A.A.: by giving support, we …
3 years ago
Ep. 450: Very Special Episode: Hacks for Performance (Stage Fright, Preparation, Mistakes, and More)
Episode 450
In this Very Special Episode, we discuss ideas, hacks, and habits related to the challenge
of performance. We all have to perform—give a wedding toast…
3 years, 1 month ago
Little Happier: A Mystery: How Possessions Change When Their Owner Dies
After people die, their possessions often seem transformed, because they’re no longer animated by the animating force of their owner. It’s startling …
3 years, 1 month ago
More Happier: Our Favorite Easy Way to Make Ourselves Happier, Healthier, Smarter, and More Productive
Episode 46
In honor of International Podcast Day, we talk about all the ways that listening to podcasts boosts our happiness—by making it easier and more fun to…
3 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 449: Make a Mindful Investment in Yourself, a Hack for Falling Asleep, and Fun with Pop-Tarts
Episode 449
We discuss why making a mindful investment in ourselves is a good way to spend
our time, energy, and money. We also suggest a hack for falling asleep …
3 years, 1 month ago
Little Happier: What’s the Real Lesson from the Tortoise and the Hare? It’s Not What You Think
The familiar fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare” offers many possible lessons, and the most common moral—“Slow and steady wins the race”--actually i…
3 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 448: Start Your 100 Day Countdown, Try the Library, and a Deep Dive into Issues for Rebels and School: ADHD & College
Episode 448
There are 100 days left until the end of the year, so if something needs to get
done, start the countdown! We also read a listener’s suggestion for an…
3 years, 1 month ago
Little Happier: Do You Like the Idea of a “Happiness Project”—or Does It Remind You of Homework?
Our attitude toward a habit or an activity can be dramatically changed by the words we use to describe it. I love the idea of a “happiness project,” …
3 years, 1 month ago
More Happier: A Case of Obliger-Rebellion, Advice About Waking Up a Child, and Do Spoilers Spoil Stories?
Episode 45
A Case of Obliger-Rebellion, Advice About Waking Up a Child, and Do Spoilers Spoil Stories?
We talk about Elizabeth’s rare episode of Obliger-rebellio…
3 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 447: Give a Meaningful Compliment, Protect Your Privacy, and What’s the Least-You Thing You Do?
Episode 447
We talk about why we should pay someone a meaningful complement, and we
share many wonderful, moving compliments received by listeners. We also
highlig…
3 years, 1 month ago