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Happier - Ep. 372: Make the Plan, Use the Print Function, and Susan Cain Describes the Beauty of the Bittersweet
Episode 372
We talk about why we should be the one to make the plan, a listener suggests a
hack for making it easier to use online recipes, and “Quiet” author Sus…
4 years, 2 months ago
Little Happier - Can We Rise to the Occasion? Is This Our Moment to Sing the Aria?
When something challenging happens, we must ask ourselves, “Can I rise to the occasion? Will I sing the aria?”
Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabet…
4 years, 2 months ago
More Happier - Trying To Fall Asleep? Listen to This Quiet Talk About Roles on a TV Set
Episode 7
For listeners who have trouble falling asleep, we record a calm, leisurely conversation that’s interesting enough to hold listeners’ attention, and q…
4 years, 2 months ago
Happier - Ep. 371: A Talk with Matt Damon! And a Complaint-Free Month and Hack for Photo Albums.
Episode 371
We talk to superstar Matt Damon and water expert Gary White about “The Worth of Water.” We also decide to observe a complaint-free month, and a liste…
4 years, 2 months ago
Little Happier - Even as a Member of the Beatles, It’s Possible to Feel Left Out and Bad at Your Job
A story told by Ringo Starr, the drummer for the Beatles, is a good reminder that we can’t know how other people are feeling—which is probably a lot …
4 years, 3 months ago
Happier - Ep. 370: Very Special Episode! Hacks and Suggestions for Getting More Rest
Episode 370
In this Very Special Episode, in honor of #Rest22in22, we talk about how our own rest is going, and share hacks and suggestions from listeners about …
4 years, 3 months ago
Little Happier - The Danger of Finish Lines, According to Kurt Vonnegut
Setting a finish line can help people reach a goal, but it can actually can undermine the process of forming a habit. In a letter to his son, renowne…
4 years, 3 months ago
More Happier - The Joy of Being a Minor Expert, Having Two Dogs, and Counting Your Steps
Episode 6
We talk about why learning more about the Beatles and watching short videos makes us happier—and the experience of having two dogs. Plus a listener e…
4 years, 3 months ago
Happier - Ep. 369: Burned Out? Identify the Problem! Plus Kathryn Schulz Talks Love and Loss
Episode 369
Feeling burned out? We talk about the first, crucial step toward a solution: Identify the problem. Plus we talk about how to help in Ukraine, and wri…
4 years, 3 months ago
Little Happier - The Surreal Aphorisms of Comedian Steven Wright Shed Light on Human Nature
With his surreal one-liners, comedian Steven Wright helps us to understand human nature and the world in a clearer (and more hilarious) light.
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4 years, 3 months ago