Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ep. 571: Want to Join Us for a No-Spend February? Plus a Better Word for “Squats”
Jan 28, 2026
They announce a No-Spend February challenge, laying out rules, exceptions, and planning tips. They share practical hacks from listeners for pausing spending and doing pantry challenges. They introduce a graceful new term for squats and discuss what enjoying makeshift solutions reveals about personality. They also touch on finding playful time to experiment with new tools.
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Try A No-Spend February
- Try a No-Spend February to expose thoughtless buying habits and reset routines.
- Use the month to appreciate possessions and decide what you truly want to resume buying.
Set Clear Rules And Exceptions
- Define clear rules and exceptions before starting so you know what counts as spending.
- Allow essentials like groceries, bills, utilities, and necessary transport to avoid unrealistic deprivation.
Cut Delivery, Keep Social Meals
- Ban food delivery but allow grocery-store prepared meals to curb the biggest recurring expense.
- Permit eating out with friends and gifts as intentional, social spending.