Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ep. 514: Host Better Holidays, Tips for Reading More in 2025 & Some Big Podcast News
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Dec 25, 2024 Discover how to host holiday gatherings with less stress and more joy by reflecting on past experiences. Learn clever tips for enhancing your holiday events, including fun food organization strategies. Dive into reading habits with the 'Read 25 in 25' challenge that encourages daily reading. Get inspired to embrace kindness with the 'Kind 25' challenge, celebrating small acts of generosity. Plus, hear exciting updates about the show and personal anecdotes from the hosts that add warmth to the discussion.
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Reflect and Make a List for Hosting
- Reflect after hosting a gathering, noting what worked well and what didn't.
- Create a list for next time to save time and reduce stress.
Lost List
- Elizabeth hosted Christmas two years prior and intended to make a helpful list.
- She couldn't find the list, highlighting the importance of storing such notes safely.
Lake House Thanksgiving
- Gretchen hosted Thanksgiving at a new lake house, which required extra planning.
- She had to account for every item, as the house lacked accumulated household supplies.
