We talk about how we can boost happiness by paying attention to the textures inour everyday lives. We also share an easy hack for improving video meetings andshare listeners creative ideas for #Write24in24. We also discuss a question from a listener wh

When were unsuccessfully trying to get rid of our childrens old toys, or a sweethearts ragged t-shirts from college, and cant figure out why its so hard to make progress, remember: all this junk is an expression of love.Get in touch: podcast@gretche

We explore the difference between discouraging treadmill days and energizing finish-line days. We also discuss the creative challenge of planning a good family April Fools Day joke and coming up with clever t-shirt mottos. Plus, the satisfaction of a

In honor of National Card and Letter Writing Month, we suggest writing cards orletters to boost happinessperhaps as part of #Write24in24. We also sharelisteners useful insights and resources from observing No-Spend February, andwe share a quick, ea

What seems important when events are unfolding isnt always what turns out to be most significant, when we look back.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@GretchenRubin on TikTok@GretchenRubin on Inst

We talk about why its helpful to pay attention to how much time we spendventing, versus not venting, to our family and friends. We also answer a listenersquestion about why SMART goals dont work for Rebels, and share listenerscreative responses to

When an activity feels ordinarysuch as texting while walkingit doesnt feel dangerous, and that familiarity can mislead us.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@GretchenRubin on TikTok@GretchenRubin

We talk about two shows that were enjoying: the YouTube Channel Financial Audit and the Netflix documentary The Greatest Night in Pop. Plus we talk about how to get lots of tips for using outer order to find more inner calm.Get in touch:podcast@gre

We talk about why it can be helpful to schedule a loose-ends day, and we sharea hack about an imaginative way to celebrate a milestone birthday withadventure and connection. We also talk to Aliza Pressman about ways to becomea happier, more effective

An imaginative teacher devised a simple task that was deeply satisfying to the children in her classroom.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@GretchenRubin on TikTok@GretchenRubin on Instagram@Gretc