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Ep. 187 How to Find a Misplaced Object43:31

6h ago43:31

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Plan a short trip, how to find a misplaced object, and an interview with Bradley Tusk. Get in touch: @gretchinrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/187; 774-277-9336 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: Why Are You Living in New York City?1:18

2d ago1:18

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For decades, I’ve been haunted by a public-service poster I once saw in a New York City subway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 186 Create a Blues Bag39:01

7d ago39:01

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Why and how you might create a "blues bag," a reading-related hack for parents, and a deep dive on happiness at work. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/186; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: When People Give No Solace, We Can Turn to Nature3:10

9d ago3:10

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This beautiful song by Nina Simone is a reminder that when people give us no solace, we can turn to nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 185 Make a "Facts of Life" Book39:07

14d ago39:07

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Why you should make a "Facts of Life" book, how to deal with an outer-order related conflict, and a hack for telling left from right. Get in touch @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/185; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: Laurence Olivier’s Advice to Dustin Hoffman Works for Me, Too3:56

13d ago3:56

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The advice that Laurence Olivier gave to Dustin Hoffman is a good reminder for all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 184 Have a #HappierLaborDay44:31

18d ago44:31

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Just as New Year's Day prompts us to reflect on what we want from the coming year, Labor Day can remind us to reflect on how to be happier at work in the coming year. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/184; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: It’s Good to be an Adult2:18

20d ago2:18

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It has its drawbacks, to be sure, but in general, it’s good to be an adult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 183 Consider Going into "Low Power Mode"31:11

28d ago31:11

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Go into "low power mode," how to deal with a soul-destroying app (again), and the benefits of taking a two-hour class. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; happiercast.com/183: 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: When We Give Ourselves Limits We Give Ourselves Creativity4:44

27d ago4:44

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It may seem counter-intuitive, but it’s true: Imagination is often sparked more by constraint than by freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 182: Take a Scent Snapshot of Your Life35:36

1M ago35:36

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Take a scent snapshot of your life to boost your happiness, and Eliza describes facing the happiness stumbling block of leaving home for the first time. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/182; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: A Beautiful Moment of Elevation from Winston Churchill’s Tears3:10

1M ago3:10

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When visiting a poor neighborhood during the London Blitz, Winston Churchill cried—“tears not of sorrow but of wonder and admiration.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 181: Practice Reverse Gossip38:39

1M ago38:39

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Practice reverse gossip, an email-related hack, and what to do when someone raises the bar. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/181; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: You Don’t Have to Be Good at Something to Be Good at Something.3:14

1M ago3:14

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Dolly Parton and Paul McCartney are yet more examples of my Secret of Adulthood: You don’t have to be good at something to be good at something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 180: Very Special Episode: Travel Hacks!39:44

2M ago39:44

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We got terrific hacks from listeners about how to make travel more convenient, comfortable, and fun—so many great suggestions about happier travels. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/180; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: A Lesson from Harry Potter About Knowing Who You Are4:35

2M ago4:35

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One of my favorite moments in the Harry Potter books is when Harry accepts his own nature, and his own strengths, to face his dragon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 179: Make Each Day of the Week Distinctive34:40

2M ago34:40

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Make each day of the week distinctive, use videos to solve common problems like inserting contact lenses, and why is “18 for 2018” so fun? Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/179; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: Artist Anne Truitt Describes Her Moment of Transformation5:02

2M ago5:02

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Artist Anne Truitt gives a remarkable description of her moment of transformation and recognition—she knew exactly when and why it began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 178: Schedule a Weekly Playdate with Yourself42:58

2M ago42:58

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Schedule a weekly playdate with yourself, a hack for dealing with a child’s curfew, and what are some ways to deal with the distractions of an open-plan office? Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/178; 774- 277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: “There Are Many Things that We Would Throw Away If We Were Not Afraid that Others Might Pick Them Up.”2:16

2M ago2:16

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I’m haunted by a thought-provoking observation from Oscar Wilde’s novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 177: What is Luxury for You?36:25

2M ago36:25

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Do the “ten minute closer” to help yourself make orderly transitions, what’s luxury for you, and how to deal with demanding neighbors—plus the mystery of shoe size! Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/177; 774- 277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: It’s Not as Glamorous as It Sounds.2:10

2M ago2:10

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One of the nicest features of human nature is the fact that people are interested in such different subjects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 176: An Interview with Hollywood Powerhouse Mark Duplass43:08

2M ago43:08

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Note the start date of any notable pain or symptom; suggest a window of time instead of a specific time; and interview with Hollywood powerhouse Mark Duplass, Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/176; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: Dolly Parton Describes the Difference Between a Wish and a Dream2:24

3M ago2:24

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Action, work, that’s the different between a wish and a dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 175: Do You Struggle with Procrasticlearing?34:06

3M ago34:06

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Beware of procrasticlearing, plan a nice little surprise, and tips on how to take notes while listening to podcasts. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/175; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: Schoolhouse Rock Gives Me the “America Feeling” and Taught Me the Preamble to the Constitution3:23

3M ago3:23

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Gold star and RIP to Bob Dorough, who made such a contribution to the world with his “Schoolhouse Rock” series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 174: Make Something by Hand39:29

3M ago39:29

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Make something by hand that you’d ordinarily buy, have a “Take My Stuff” party, and are you more interested in the event or in the company? Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/75; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: There May Be a Very Good Explanation for That.3:57

3M ago3:57

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Sometimes, when people do things that seem inexplicable, there’s actually a very good explanation, if we take the time to find out what it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 173: Is It a Good Idea to Work with Your Best Friend?47:25

3M ago47:25

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Why it’s useful to know your purpose, the challenge of taking notes while listening to a podcast, and Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings of “The Nod” podcast talk about working with a close friend. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/173; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho ...…

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Little: I Love to See Virtue Rewarded3:15

3M ago3:15

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It’s wonderful to see people do a job well, and to extend themselves to help others—and then it’s even more wonderful to see that action recognized and rewarded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 172: Toss Unnecessary Papers43:26

3M ago43:26

43:26

Toss unnecessary papers, invent your own holidays, remember that people don’t necessarily perceive the world the way that you do, and the fun of scratch-n-sniff.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/172; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: Yes, I Made a Dumb Mistake—But People Have Made Dumber Mistakes.2:20

3M ago2:20

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Even rocket scientists can make a simple math error. Mistakes happen. Nobody’s perfect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 171: Question Your Limiting Beliefs43:12

4M ago43:12

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Why we should question our limiting beliefs, how to create outer accountability for saying “no," and a hack using measuring cups. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/171; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: A Happy Story from the Life of Dolly Parton5:02

4M ago5:02

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It makes me very happy to think of these three great artists taking such delight in their own powers, and persisting in their vision for years, until they finally got to do what they wanted—and made it a huge hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 170: Very Special Episode with an “18 for 2018” Update41:57

4M ago41:57

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We give an update on our progress (and lack of progress) in our “18 for 2018” lists. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/170; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: Always Orient Yourself to North.2:21

4M ago2:21

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My New York City roommate gave me good advice for any city, and for many situations: “Always take a moment to orient yourself toward north.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 169: Use the Strategy of “Stop Talking”44:32

4M ago44:32

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Use the strategy to “Stop talking,” an interview about modern romance with Joanna Coles, and dealing with the end of a Season of Stress. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/169; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: “Even a Dog Distinguishes Between Being Stumbled Over and Being Kicked.”2:18

4M ago2:18

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Oliver Wendell Holmes’s observation about dogs helps to clarify a very important distinction in human relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 168: ”Remember, This Is Supposed to Be Fun”39:32

4M ago39:32

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Why you might remind yourself, “Remember, this is supposed to be fun,” two podcast-related hacks to help you fall asleep, and why it’s useful to think about whether you enjoy talking shop. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/168; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm ...…

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Little: A Lesson I Have to Learn Over and Over.2:36

4M ago2:36

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I keep learning this lesson, again and again. The days are long, but the years are short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 167: Be a Tourist in Your Own Home41:08

5M ago41:08

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Be a tourist in your own home, how to deal with a Season of Stress, and how you can create an “empty shelf” in your smart-phone. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/167; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: The Statue of Liberty and My “America Feeling”3:48

5M ago3:48

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I never take for granted the sight of the majestic Statue of Liberty, and it gives me my “America feeling” every time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 166: Watch Old Video Clips39:52

5M ago39:52

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Watch old video clips of celebrities, put-downers vs. put-awayers, and would you rather take one long vacation or several short ones? Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/166; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: Working is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination1:48

5M ago1:48

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It’s easy to be fooled! But working is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination, because working makes it easier to justify avoiding the task that’s the real priority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 165: Have a Power Down Weekend40:05

5M ago40:05

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Have a Power Down Weekend, Sit on the Floor, and an Interview with Liz Dolan about Workplace Happiness. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/165; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: Lead Us by the Hand to Those We Are Looking For3:29

5M ago3:29

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For years, Flannery O’Connor’s prayed to Saint Raphael, and her prayer led me to realize how much we want to be led “toward those we are waiting for.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 164: Don’t Assign or Accept Homework37:32

5M ago37:32

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Don’t assign or accept homework, write an “unhappy list,” and a fun way to deal with a big milestone birthday. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/164; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: Alas, There Are No Wizards.2:35

5M ago2:35

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My father gave me some very valuable advice: There are no wizards. There are no magical fixers. If I care about something, I have to stay involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 163: Set a Weekly Phone Date33:42

6M ago33:42

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Set a weekly phone date, why dogs make great accountability partners, how stickers can solve an annoying problem, and the challenge of staying happier during a period of intense stress. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad ...…

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Little: Now Is Now, and Now Is Already a Long Time Ago.3:44

6M ago3:44

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The last paragraphs of my book Happier at Home reflection something I learned from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House in the Big Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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