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Little: “The Salvation of Man Is Through Love and in Love.”4:40

20m ago4:40

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A passage from Viktor Frankl’s masterpiece Man’s Search for Meaning is a beautiful reminder of the significance of love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 194: Make an Introduction35:11

8h ago35:11

35:11

Make an introduction, accountability strategies to keep people exercising, and how to deal with digital information hoarding. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/194; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: The Idea of “Negative Space” and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter4:25

15h ago4:25

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A visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter got me thinking about the importance of paying attention to “negative space.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 193: Have You Ever Felt Your Personality Slip?34:43

2d ago34:43

34:43

Celebrate a personal anniversary, a hack that makes it easier to use a cell phone, and persuading people to tackle end-of-life tasks. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/193; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: A Puzzling Story from the Life of Pearl S. Buck4:09

4d ago4:09

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A thought-provoking story from the life of Pearl S. Buck’s missionary father raises many questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 192: The Problem of “You Cook, I Clean”40:42

9d ago40:42

40:42

Why you should have people over, how to make time for your side hustle, and the challenge of the “you cook, I clean” approach Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/192; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: During a Difficult Family Discussion, Someone Knows the Right Thing to Say3:56

11d ago3:56

3:56

These words are comforting because they’re true: you’re not that powerful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 191: Identify Your Pacesetter40:22

16d ago40:22

40:22

Why you might identify your pacesetter, the value of creating a user-guide to yourself, and the common challenge of drinking less alcohol. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/191; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: Yet Another Piece of Advice from My Father1:51

18d ago1:51

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My father gave me excellent advice: if I think I might be ready for a change, I’m probably already long overdue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 190: Very Special Episode: Think About Your Body44:25

23d ago44:25

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For this Very Special Episode, we focus on the role of the body in creating a happier life, and we talk to Jake Knapp about how to focus on what matters. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/190; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: I Experienced the "America Feeling" in Normandy, France4:24

25d ago4:24

4:24

During my family’s trip to Normandy, reading the beautiful description in the D-Day guide for soldiers gave me the “America feeling.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 189: Make Life More Complicated34:48

30d ago34:48

34:48

Why you might want to make life more complicated, the challenge of the (non) Quiet Car, and a question about hotels. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/189; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Little: A Stumble May Prevent a Fall3:13

1M ago3:13

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Little mistakes, little missteps, can help us learn and grow so that we don’t make bigger mistakes later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 188: Create a Personal Timeline34:39

1M ago34:39

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Why you might create a personal timeline, a deep dive into the "Facts of Life" book, and yet another treadmill-desk-related demerit. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com: happiercast.com/188; 774-277-9336. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Little: An 18th Century Story Makes Me Think About the Importance of Education4:17

1M ago4:17

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This story from the life of Samuel Johnson reminds us: “It is wonderful what a difference learning makes upon people even in the common intercourse of life.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep. 187: How to Find a Misplaced Object43:31

1M 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

2M 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

2M ago39:01

39:01

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

2M 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

2M ago39:07

39:07

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago31:11

31:11

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

2M 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

3M ago35:36

35:36

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

3M 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

3M ago38:39

38:39

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

3M 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

3M ago39:44

39:44

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

3M 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

3M ago34:40

34:40

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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M ago34:06

34:06

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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M ago47:25

47:25

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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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