Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ep. 549: Make a Love List, Back-to-School Hacks & How to Learn Someone’s Real Opinion
Aug 27, 2025
Discover the transformative power of creating a 'love list' to strengthen cherished relationships. Learn clever strategies to gather honest opinions from friends and loved ones. Get practical back-to-school tips that make the transition smoother for both parents and children. Embrace the joy of navigating vibrant urban environments, and explore insights on personal commitment and self-awareness. Plus, celebrate the game of Mahjong while diving into life lessons that inspire and encourage personal growth.
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Create And Review A Love List
- Make a "love list" of people you most want to stay connected with and list however many names you choose.
- Glance at the list weekly and send a quick text, call, or schedule a meet to maintain those relationships.
Podcast Prompted A Real Reconnection
- Elizabeth's friend Corrine texted that listening to the podcast felt like talking, then suggested a hike and they reconnected.
- That real-life example shows small outreach restores ties that can drift amid busy lives.
See Your Social Map In Clumps
- Mapping people by how they entered your life reveals social clumps like college friends or coworkers.
- Organizing contacts by role highlights which activities produced many important relationships.
