Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Practical solutions for challenging social situations, questioner-rebellion, and the importance of birthdays. Strategies for introverts, handling distractions, and managing differing attitudes towards birthdays. Logical reasoning and handling difficult social situations. Maximizing credit card points and gold stars of the week.

Discover the significance of 'I think' in Charles Darwin's notebook and its implications on his thinking process and approach to evolution.

The podcast discusses topics such as writing progress after a Hollywood writers' strike, the happiness gained from old friendships, and a listener's suggestion for creating accountability for Obligers. They also talk about finding joy in cross-country meets and attending weddings, the appeal of pumpkin spice lattes, and the challenge of balancing writing projects with career obligations. The hosts explore the satisfaction of creating and introduce a project management tool. Lastly, they discuss the struggle of advocating for students' needs in a work setting.

Elizabeth reveals the brand of running shoe that cured her foot pain. Strategies for making tough choices and visually representing challenges. Discussion about capsule wardrobe essentials and shoe brand recommendations. Importance of seeking advice from knowledgeable shoe experts. Overcoming the demerit of finishing unenjoyable books.

Explore the transformative effects of relationships and support on happiness. Discover personal experiences of finding fulfillment through helping others. Learn how by giving support, we gain in return.

In this Very Special Episode, the hosts discuss performance hacks and strategies. They share tips on overcoming stage fright, preparation techniques, and audience engagement. They also explore the benefits of reframing nervousness as excitement and approaching speeches with a service mindset. The speakers provide valuable insights for giving presentations and managing emotions during performances.

Explore the transformation of possessions after death and how they become empty shells without the presence of their owners.

In this podcast, they discuss the numerous ways listening to podcasts can boost happiness, such as making exercise and chores more enjoyable, relieving anxiety, and staying connected. They also explore a wide range of podcast topics, from science and history to sports and news. Additionally, they delve into how podcasts can improve health, productivity, and relaxation, including forming parasocial relationships with hosts.

In this podcast, they discuss the importance of making a mindful investment in ourselves. They also share a hack for falling asleep easily and address a listener's question about a messy adult son. Plus, they talk about the nostalgia of eating a frosted cherry Pop-Tart and explore the use of podcasts for relaxation and falling asleep.

Explore the deeper lessons of the Tortoise and the Hare fable in this episode. Gretchen challenges the traditional moral and offers alternative lessons to be learned.