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Happier - Ep. 364: Use the “Calendar of Catalysts,” How to Work Joyfully for Change, and a Great Gift for Booklovers
Episode 364
We discuss the “Calendar of Catalysts,” which is a list of many different calendar dates to consider using for a fresh start. We also talk to author …
4 years, 4 months ago
Little Happier: What’s the Best Way to Change a Habit?
Whenever people ask me, “What’s the right way to change a habit? If you had to pick one best way, what would you say?” I answer, “What’s the best way…
4 years, 4 months ago
More Happier: Why We Love the Beatles Doc “Get Back,” Plus How to Get More Reading Done
Episode 3
We discuss the brilliant Beatles documentary “Get Back”—why we loved it so much, and what we learned from watching the creative process. Plus, we off…
4 years, 4 months ago
Happier - Ep. 363: Push Beyond a 30-Day “Challenge,” a Hack for Taking Pills, and Listeners Share Their One-Word Themes
Episode 363
We talk about the challenge of “30-day challenges” and how to push beyond the
30 days, we suggest several ways to make it easier to swallow pills, and…
4 years, 4 months ago
Little Happier: Stephen Sondheim’s Rambling Style Wasn’t a Bug, It Was a Feature.
Legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim dealt with a challenging situation by figuring out how to harness his own particular strengths. His …
4 years, 4 months ago
Happier - Ep. 362: Give Yourself a Derby Name, an Easy Way to Give Yourself a Treat, and a Conversation with “The Good Place” Creator Mike Schur.
Episode 362
We talk about why you might give yourself a derby name (and reveal our names), discuss a suggestion for a listener about an easy way to get an unexpe…
4 years, 5 months ago
Little Happier: The Happy Story of When Carol Burnett Fired Harvey Korman
I was fascinated to read a story from the life of the legendary comedian Carol Burnett.
Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretche…
4 years, 5 months ago
More Happier - Tackling an Eyesore, the Unforeseen Consequences of Getting a Dog, and YouTube!
Episode 2
We discuss the immense satisfaction that comes from clearing a messy shelf, Elizabeth describes some unforeseen consequences of getting a dog—and the…
4 years, 5 months ago
Happier - Ep. 361: Cultivate a Rest Ritual. Celebrate “Twos-Day.” How to Stop Reading and Begin a Habit.
Episode 361
We discuss why you might cultivate a rest ritual, especially if you’re joining us for #Rest22in22. We also talk about celebrating the minor holiday o…
4 years, 5 months ago
Little Happier: “Don’t Be So Modest. You’re Not That Good.”
Learning the words “humblebrag” and “humblevain” helped me see the world in a new way.
Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchen…
4 years, 5 months ago