Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ep. 536: Make a Before-&-After Book, Enter the Library, and How to Deal with a Questioner Spouse
May 28, 2025
Discover the joy of creating before-and-after photo books to capture your home transformations and family milestones. Learn why a visit to your local library can be a delightful surprise. Tackle the challenge of living with a partner who asks too many questions, with clever strategies for smoother communication. Plus, dive into innovative tips to enhance your daily routines and engage with exciting reading initiatives. This episode is full of practical insights and relatable anecdotes for a happier life!
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Before-and-After Photo Albums
- Gretchen's friend made a before-and-after photo album of their renovated 50-year-old house.
- Viewing the photos while touring the house provided satisfying context and preserved memories.
Make Your First Library Visit
- Visit your local library or museum for the first time, even if only to look around briefly.
- That initial visit breaks inertia and reveals valuable resources you might not know existed.
Handle Questioning Spouses
- When overwhelmed by a spouse's questions, explain how the timing affects you emotionally and practically.
- Set boundaries by scheduling 'question time' like during car rides, or ask them to find some answers themselves.
