Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ep. 562: Do You Hesitate to Raise Your Hand to Make Something Happen? Plus a Medication Hack
Nov 26, 2025
Discover how stepping up to organize events can significantly boost your happiness. Learn the importance of initiative through a heartfelt example of planning a Supreme Court clerk reunion. Get a clever medication hack involving a handy checklist that simplifies taking your meds. Plus, enjoy discussions on dealing with social media overwhelm and celebrate simple comforts with fingertipless gloves. Tune in for thoughtful gift ideas and a peek into the hosts' current reading adventures!
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Volunteer To Organize Gatherings
- Raise your hand to organize events when no one else will and take the lead.
- Delegate costs and logistics so organizing doesn't mean footing the whole bill.
Supreme Court Clerks Reunion Example
- Gretchen organized a Supreme Court clerks' reunion with brunch, a tour, and dinner.
- She handled logistics, collected RSVPs, and split costs so many traveled from across the country.
Make Organizers' Jobs Easier
- When someone raises their hand to organize, acknowledge and credit them to encourage future efforts.
- RSVP promptly and follow instructions to make the organizer's job easier.
