Podcast Episodes

Little Happier: How Do You Write a Letter of Recommendation for Someone You Can’t Honestly Recommend?

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it may be jarring to hear me ignore it—and that’s why.

When he was asked to write an info…

Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

Ep. 267: Write a Letter of Congratulations to Your Future-Self, Solutions to School Spirit T-Shirt Overload, and Why I Should Check My Calendar

Episode 267

NOTE: These episodes were recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it’s jarring to hear us ignore it—and that’s why.

We discuss why writing a letter of c…

Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

Little Happier: An Episode from the Life of Dr. Johnson Reminds Me to Do a Better Job of Staying Calm.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it may be jarring to hear me ignore it—and that’s why.

I was deeply moved by composure sh…

Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

Ep. 266: Beware the Myths of Spring Cleaning, Rusty O’Kelley Explains How to Ace a Job Interview, and a Reminder about REAL ID .

Episode 266

NOTE: These episodes were recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it’s jarring to hear us ignore it—and that’s why.

How to do spring cleaning more effec…

Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

Little Happier: A Dog’s Pleasure Can Remind Us All of the Joy of the Snow.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it may be jarring to hear me ignore it—and that’s why.

What a wonderful phrase! The joy o…

Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

Ep. 265: Give a Sensorium Gift, a Deep Dive into Suggestions to #Walk20in20, and a Conversation Hack

Episode 265

NOTE: These episodes were recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it’s jarring to hear us ignore it—and that’s why.

Why you should give a “Sensorium Gif…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Little Happier: The Joy of Listening to Music—Even for Someone Like Me.

I’m thrilled that the copyright laws mean that now I’m able to play this beautiful song—George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”—for listeners.

Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretc…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Bonus: Coping During COVID-19: How to Stay Happier and Calmer in Difficult Times

In this time of COVID-19, we’re all feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and uncertainty. To stay calmer and happier, we discuss why you might keep some kind of journal during this period, and why you mi…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Ep. 264: Keep a Stress Diary, Stop Rinsing Dirty Dishes, and Jordan Harbinger Explains How to Network Better

Episode 264

Why you might keep a stress diary, why you can stop rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, and podcaster Jordan Harbinger explains how to network better.

Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

Little Happier: Why We Should Be Polite to the Person Sitting Next to Us on the Airplane.

A story about Dick Bass and Neil Armstrong was a great illustration of an aphorism I wrote recently: Modestly and good manners can save us from a lot of embarrassment.

Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @e…

Published on 5 years, 9 months ago