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Ep. 229: Spend 120 Minutes a Week in Nature and an Interview with Sheri Salata about “The Beautiful No”
Episode 229
Why you should spend 120 minutes a week in nature, a simple hack to make spending that time in nature more convenient, and an interview with former “Oprah” executive producer Sheri Salata about her m…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Little Happier: What’s the Best Way to Persuade? The Sun and the North Wind Disagree.
One of Aesop’s most famous fables—the one about the Sun and the North Wind—illustrates the power of persuasion over brute force.
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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 228: Make Your Own Art and a Lesson from Mr. Rogers
Episode 228
Make your own art, a lesson about managing transitions from Mr. Rogers, and dealing with the relationship challenge of “excessive reassurance-seeking.”
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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Little Happier: Throughout My Life, I’ve Remembered One Line from the “Little Engine that Could”
“I think I can, I think I can, I think I can” may be a bit corny, but the fact is, I find myself repeating that line to myself. The Little Engine that Could put those words in my mind.
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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 227: An Interview with Comedian, Actor, and Writer Pete Holmes
Episode 227
Create a memory box, enjoy some luxury around your first cup of coffee, and an interview with comedian and author Pete Holmes.
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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Little Happier: Reading Isaac Mizrahi Taught Me About Myself
Reading Isaac Mizrahi’s memoir I.M. helped me understand something about myself: my uncomfortable reaction to a work of art I admire.
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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
Ep. 226: Celebrate the Summer Solstice by Re-visiting your One-Word Theme
Episode 226
Celebrate the summer (or winter) solstice by re-visiting your one-word theme for the year, an alternative office activity if you want to avoid being the Evil Donut-Bringer, and how to resist the temp…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Little Happier: My Husband Jamie Taught Me a Wonderful, Memorable Lesson About Plans.
My husband’s willingness to change plans gave me a lovely memory—and taught me a valuable lesson.
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Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Ep. 225: Cultivate Your Casual Friendships
Episode 225
Cultivate your casual friendships, an interview with writer Ramit Sethi about money, and a terrific inexpensive gift to give.
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Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Little Happier: How Do We Help? An Observation from the Life of the Creator of the Comic Strip “Cathy.”
This story from the life of Cathy Guisewite, the creator of the comic strip “Cathy,” is an example of how we can help people achieve their dreams for themselves. Sometimes.
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Published on 6 years, 6 months ago