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

We report on our experiences with doing No-Spend February. We also discussthe suggestion to go for a walk while having a difficult conversation and tackle alisteners question about #Write24in24. Also, a listener offers a hack about usingour non-domi

What is the lesson of an incident I remember from law school, when a friend and his girlfriend got engaged, and then immediately broke up?Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.comFollow on social media:@GretchenRubin on YouTube@GretchenRubin on TikTok@

We talk about a happiness-boosting observation from the New York City subway. We also talk about the fun of becoming a minor expert and watching movies, and also the satisfaction that comes from clearing clutter (especially if its other peoples clutte

We explore why and how to allow an important tradition to evolve. We also sharelisteners suggestions about how to block the bothersome light emitted bydevices, and we talk to author Bradley Tusk about his new workplace novel aboutthe intersection of t