Podcast Episodes

Little Happier: How Refusing to Give Compliments Can Be Re-Framed as an Act of Love

Two people give two different interpretations of a family member’s failure to compliment their appearance—one was hurt; one chose to see it as evidence of love and care.

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

More Happier - Happiness of Easy Shopping Returns, Great Interviews of Interesting People, and Dogs

Episode 17

We talk about why we get such a happiness boost from the fact that it’s become easier to return purchases, from reading collections of interviews of fascinating people, and from dogs.

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Happier - Ep. 391: Give Your Memory a Break, a Rebel Talks to His Boss, and What Kind of Procrastinator Are You?

Episode 391

We discuss why it’s helpful to give your memory a break, how you can improve your experiences by re-considering the time of day in which you do them, and how a Rebel can talk to his boss. Plus we ask…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Little Happier: Why I Remind Myself, “Get a Hold of Yourself, Meredith.”

I’ve always remembered a story that I heard fourth hand—from my roommate’s friend’s sister—and use it to remind myself to buck up. “Get a hold of yourself, Meredith!”

Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @el…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Happier - Ep. 390: Very Special Episode: Tips, Hacks, and Resources for a #HappierLaborDay

Episode 390

In honor of upcoming #HappierLaborDay, we discuss different tips, hacks, and resources that have worked for listeners--and for us--to make work life happier, healthier, more productive, and more crea…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Little Happier: Why My Father Decided to Pay the Tourist Tax

When we went on a big family trip, my father told us, “We need to be willing to pay the tourist tax.” That is, by being willing sometimes to pay a bit too much for things, we could have more fun and …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

More Happier - A Suitcase Returns, Dogs Go on a Trip, and Iconic Singer Joni Mitchell Performs Live

Episode 16

We talk about what’s making us happier: my missing suitcase showed up after a week, Elizabeth took her two corgis on the road, and we talked about Joni Mitchell’s already-legendary live performance.

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Happier - Ep. 389: Take Time to Do What You Do Best, a Hack to Avoid Muscle Injury, and Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Episode 389

We talk about an effective way to lower stress: take time to do what you do best. We also discuss how to avoid injury during exercise, and we tackle the common happiness stumbling block of trying to …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Little Happier: I Am Traffic, I am Nature

When I complain about traffic, I remember that I am traffic. When I admire nature, I remember that I am nature.

Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Happier - Ep. 388: Reclaim a Dormant Activity, Share a Podcast Episode, and What Kind of Collector Are You?

Episode 388

We talk about why you might try to reclaim a dormant activity and ask the question “What kind of collector are you?” And we point out that it’s very easy to share a particular podcast episode to some…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago