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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—a…
6 years, 7 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 tou…
6 years, 7 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 …
6 years, 7 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…
6 years, 7 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…
6 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 263: What’s Your “Guiding Question,” a Twist on “20 for 20,” and Bestselling Author Dan Heath Talks about a Better Way to Solve Problems.
Episode 263
Ask yourself, “What’s my guiding question?” an interesting twist on a “20 for 20” list, and we talk to bestselling author about his new book “Upstrea…
6 years, 7 months ago
Little Happier: “I Remember Feeling the Warm Relief of Knowing What My Future Was.”
This story from the life of the brilliant ad executive Mary Wells Lawrence is a great example of the fact that to discover the work that’s right for …
6 years, 7 months ago
BONUS Episode: To Celebrate Our Fifth Anniversary, A Blast from the Past! Listen to Our Very First Episode.
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the “Happier” podcast, we’re presenting our very first episode, along with some commentary from us about everyt…
6 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 262: Fifth Anniversary Extravaganza! Our Favorite Moments from the Past Five Years
Episode 262
To celebrate Happier’s fifth anniversary, we look back on some of our favorite try-this-at-homes, big milestones, and funniest moments.
Get in touch:…
6 years, 7 months ago
Little Happier: How Did This Stockbroker Make So Many Accurate Predictions?
Learning about a clever and successful financial scam reminded me of how hard it is to know what I don’t know.
Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabet…
6 years, 7 months ago