Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ep. 550: Very Special Episode: Now Is the Time to Tackle That One, Big, Hard Thing
Sep 3, 2025
Confronting daunting life goals can lead to fulfillment and happiness. The discussion highlights how tackling significant challenges, from health to relationships, ultimately fosters personal growth. Inspiring stories from listeners illustrate the joy that comes with overcoming fears and seeking support. Tips are shared on breaking tasks into manageable steps and the emotional hurdles of asking for help. The key takeaway? Embrace your 'one big thing' to transform your life and find success.
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Short-Term Pain For Long-Term Happiness
- Happiness sometimes requires doing things that momentarily make you feel unhappy.
- Tackling hard tasks creates lightness, energy, and possibility afterward.
Start Now, Not Someday
- If you're waiting for the right moment to act, start now instead of postponing indefinitely.
- Use this episode as the signifier to begin the process you keep delaying.
Career Pivot After Raising Kids
- Megan left two decades of homeschooling to become a flight attendant and completed six weeks of hotel training.
- The career switch was intimidating but ultimately rewarding.
