Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Episodes
Little Happier: Winston Churchill Didn’t Hesitate to Show His Emotions
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A grim but hopeful episode from World War II’s Battle of Britain sheds a light on Winston Churchill’s character. Get in touch: podcast@gre...
More Happier: Back-to-School Hacks (Revisited)
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the school year approaches, we’re re-sharing some of our best back-to-school tips and suggestions. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenr...
Ep. 496: Make the Most of the First 3 Weeks, Use an Alarm & Cope with Exploitation of Obligers
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss research suggesting that during the first three weeks with strangers in a new environment (such as a cruise or college), we have a special ...
Little Happier: A Great Happiness-Boosting Example from Charles Darwin
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Darwin’s “Sand Walk” at Down House is a good example of how we can shape our surroundings and our schedule to help ourselves...
More Happier: "Walk" Therapy, Comfort vs. Adventure, and the Joy of Outside
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to reflect on the insights and hacks we learned from our hiking trip in England—how and why this adventure helped to make us happier...
Ep. 495: A Happier Labor Day, Celtic Tree System, and a Hack for Enjoying the Gym
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about why and how it’s useful to use the annual Labor Day Holiday as a catalyst to reflect on our work--both paid and unpaid. We also share ...
Little Happier: Don’t Tear Down a Fence Until You Know Why It Was Put Up
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a demanding backpacking trip, I saw an illustration of the principle sometimes call “Chesterton’s Fence”: Don’t take down a fence unless yo...
More Happier: Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey on “The Office” and BFFs (Revisited)
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re bringing you our Happier Podcast Book Club conversation with actors Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. We discuss their book “The Office ...
Ep. 494: Shape Our Space to Shape Behavior, Preserving Memories of the Dead, and Empty Nest
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss ways that we can shape our space to shape our behavior. We also share many suggestions from listeners for creative ways to use the five sen...
Little Happier: A Story about Dogs and Love
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A moving story about a champion dog reminds me to strive, in my own life, to show the same kind of pure and boundless love that dogs show.Get in touch...
More Happier: A Halfway Day Check-in with Jonathan Van Ness
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of More Happier, for your weekend listening, we’re bringing you Gretchen’s recent conversation on Getting Curious wi...
Kelly Corrigan Wonders
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krista Tippett, informed by decades of inquiry through her super-project, On Being, sits with Kelly to consider what’s in flux, what needs will neve...
Ep. 493: Insights, Hacks, and Adventures from Our Hiking Trip in England
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 493: We talk about the hiking trip we took in Northumberland and the Lake District in partnership with Wilderness England. We share hacks we learn...
Little Happier: Why a Happy Racehorse Depends on a Pony or a Goat
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some animals—in particular, racehorses—are happier and calmer when they have an animal companion, such as a goat, dog, pony, or pig. Just as some ...
More Happier: Listen In! Recordings from Our Hiking Trip in England
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During our recent hiking trip in Northumberland and the Lake District, we made daily voice memos to record our adventures as events unfolded. Listen i...
Ep. 492: Ask Us Anything: We Talk About the Podcast, Writing, Our Personal Lives & More
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 492: In this “Ask Us Anything” episode, we answer listeners’ questions about the podcast, writing, reading, dogs, our personal lives, and m...
Little Happier: A Daughter-in-Law Hears Exactly What She Needs to Hear
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When my friend worried about being displaced in the affection of her husband’s family after the appearance of a new daughter-in-law, her mother-in-l...
More Happier: Favorite TV Moments, the Fun of People-Watching in NYC and LA, and the Joy of Calm
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss some of our favorite moments from our favorite TV shows. We also compare what we see people doing out in public in Los Angeles and New York...
Ep. 491: Identify Your Style, an Easy Hack For Clutter, and a Talk with Gary Vee
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 491: We share listeners’ suggestions and resources for identifying our personal styles. We also discuss an easy hack for clearing out shelf spa...
Little Happier: Please Applaud Today’s Sunset
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Scott Polach found an imaginative way to help an audience appreciate the extraordinary beauty of an ordinary sunset.Get in touch: podcast@gretc...
More Happier: Kevin Hart on Monsters and how to Tame them. Plus:How to save someone's life. (Revisited)
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re bringing you our conversation with Kevin Hart, one of the funniest podcast interviews we've ever done. Plus we talk about ways to enha...
Ep. 490: Very Special Episode: Dozens of Hacks for Getting Regular Exercise
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss dozens of hacks from listeners about how to create a habit of regular exercise, plus we share many of our own personal favorite hacks for e...
Little Happier: A Pamphlet for D-Day Soldiers Gave Me the “America Feeling”
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The eightieth anniversary of D-Day reminded me of how, during my family’s trip to Normandy, reading the 1944 D-Day guide for soldiers gave me the “...
More Happier: Adventure! Japan, Prep for England, and Travels with a Young-Adult Child
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about a highlight from my recent trip to Japan, and about the (wonderful) experience of traveling with a young-adult child. We also discuss ho...
Ep. 489: Ask Us Anything! About Families, Happiness, Habits, Four Tendencies, & More
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 489: In this “Ask Us Anything” episode, we answer listeners’ questions about our families, our relationship as sisters, our dogs, the Four ...
Little Happier: If You Need a Hack for Finding the Right Thing to Say: 16 Suggestions
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we’re searching for the right words to say in a difficult conversation, one of these sixteen phrases is likely to help. Get in touch: podcast@...
More Happier: The Four Tendencies and Parenting with Dr. Becky
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A fascinating deep dive into this framework and how to help make parenting happier with expert Dr Becky Kennedy. This episode originally aired on Good...
Ep. 488: Halfway Day Reminds Us to Review Our “24 for 24” Lists
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 488: July 2 is Halfway Day, and we use that date to remind us to reflect on our “24 for 24” list and to decide how to tackle the (many) unfin...
Little Happier: A Problem of Advanced Technology Gets a Funny, Old-Fashioned Solution
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A problem created by the advanced technology of a towering skyscraper is successfully addressed with a very simple, low-tech solution. In the end, the...
More Happier: Happiness of Hiking, a Big Announcement & Can You Make Yourself Interested?
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about our upcoming adventure, a hiking trip in England. Plus we discuss a big writing announcement, and debate the question of whether and why...
Ep. 487: Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and Forgiveness
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 487: Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and ForgivenessFor the Happier Podcast Book Club, we talk to renowned writer Ann...
Little Happier: A Lesson Learned by Beyoncé and Solange Can Be Learned by Us, Too.
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mathew Knowles, the father and musical manager of Beyoncé and Solange, gave great advice about preparing for an important performance.Get in touch: p...
Ep. 486: Design Your Summer, Comfort vs. Adventure, & Friendship Burnout
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 486: As we do each year, we talk about how and why to design our summer. We also discuss whether we prefer comfort or adventure, as well as how t...
Little Happier: A Friend Is Startled by Her Realization About Skiing
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A casual conversation during brunch caused my friend to reevaluate her attitude toward skiing.Get in touch: [email protected] on social ...
More Happier: A Major Milestone, Getting Ideas for What to Watch or Read, & Survivor
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about a major milestone we just reached: one thousand episodes! Plus we discuss what suggestions for watching, reading, and listening we’ve ...
Ep. 485: Easy, Helpful Hacks for Summer, Surprising Whimsy, & Kelly Ripa Talks Off Camera
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 485: We share many useful hacks from listeners about how to make summertime activities easier and more fun. We also have a candid, hilarious c...
Little Happier: Bob Dylan Isn’t a Singer the Way the Others Are Singers
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A producer observed that Bob Dylan isn’t a singer the way that Stevie Wonder is a singer. They both belong to a group of top musicians, however, bec...
More Happier: My Practical Advice for Graduates
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, I gave the commencement address for my daughter’s high-school graduation. This is the commencement address I did not give. For the actual...
Ep. 484: Document Then Destroy Bad Feelings, Ways to Train for Tough Transitions, Plus Hacks
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss why it can be useful to write down bad feelings on a piece of paper,then shred, toss, or burn it. We also mention a hack from a listener th...
Little Happier: A Very Happy Moment Featuring Harry Belafonte
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop,” dozens of top musicians pay tribute to Harry Belafonte in the most fitting way—by spontaneously ...
More Happier: A Three-Word Method of Style, Fictional Universes & The Joy of a New Identity
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about our three-word descriptions of our personal aesthetic, and what fictional universes we’d like to visit. We also discuss why it’s so ...
Ep. 483: Hacks for Summer, Coping with Inconsiderate Co-Workers & Improving a Family Party
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss many listener suggestions of hacks that makes summertime more fun and less work. We also tackle a question from a listener who has a co-wor...
Little Happier: The Right Thing to Say When Someone Makes a Bad Mistake.
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My husband had just the right words to reassure a friend who’d made an embarrassing mistake.Get in touch: [email protected] on social ...
More Happier: Drew Barrymore Shares a Way to Connect, Plus Some Quick, Cheap Fun (Revisited)
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of More Happier, for your weekend listening, we’re bringing you our conversation with Drew Barrymore, one of our favorite intervie...
Ep. 482: How to Handle a Hard Transition, a Toys Hack, and Discussion of Our Most Popular Ideas
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 482: We discuss why you might decide to train for a tough transition—perhaps for an entire year. We also revisit a listener’s response from ye...
Little Happier: Wise and Hilarious Greatest Hits from Warren Buffett
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffett is a spectacularly successful investor, and he’s also a master communicator. Lines from his “Letters to Shareholders” are easy to...
More Happier: Sweep the Deck! A “Clear the Decks” Episode of Quick Tasks for Summer Prep
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Because listeners asked for another “Clear the Decks” episode--where we suggest quick, manageable, tasks to accomplish while listening--this ep...
Ep. 481: Avoid Avoidance, “Planned Maintenance,” a Cooking Hack, and Books on How Things Work
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 481. We talk about why it’s helpful to try to avoid avoidance, and why “planned maintenance” is more effective than “unplanned maintenance...
Little Happier: Are You “Practicing the Piano” or “Playing the Piano?”
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to happiness and human nature, the words and metaphors we choose have a surprisingly large influence over our actions.Get in touch: podc...
Why Ketchup Is Magic, and More on Delights of Taste from "Life in Five Senses"
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a bonus episode featuring an excerpt from Gretchen Rubin's latest bestselling book, Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me O...
Ep. 480: Hacks, Hacks, and More Hacks from the Proverbs of the Professions
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Very Special Episode, we share hilarious and insightful “proverbs of theprofessions”—the collective wisdom of people in particular roles...
Little Happier: Funny Reminders to Beware of Unintended Consequences.
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three amusing examples—from the worlds of pickpockets, farmers, and archeologists—illustrate the point that we must beware of unintended consequen...
More Happier: The Power of Personal Style, a Great Proposal Story, and Less Email Spam
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about yet another lesson from the Real Housewives: the power of a personal style. We also share a lovely marriage proposal story that involves...
Ep. 479: A Creativity Hack, “Happy Mail,” and How to Avoid Both Lying and Telling the Truth
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore an imaginative, manageable way to write your autobiography, and weshare a suggestion from a listener about using cards to help someone make...
Little Happier: This Remark from 1773 Always Makes Me Laugh
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I keep a list of quotations, images, and memories that make me happy or make me laugh. Whenever I’m feeling low, I conjure up one of those items to ...
Ep. 478: An Easy Way to Make Life More Interesting, Plus Hacks for Creativity and Commuting
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about why it’s so enjoyable to read a book that sheds a light on howthings work. We also share a hack for making driving more pleasant, as w...
Little Happier: One Easy Way to Make a Tough Decision
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A corporation president found an unconventional way to make a multi-million dollar decision—a solution that could be employed by any child in grade ...
More Happier: Orangetheory, Excitement in Central Park, and Great Stationery
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Elizabeth’s first visit to Orangetheory, Gretchen’s experience of the eclipse, and a celebration of picture books in Kansas City.Get...
Ep. 477: Show Yourself, Embrace Fun Plans, Realize You’re a Mentor—Plus a Great Hack for Altoids Tins
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about why it’s a good idea to show ourselves (inspired by aHollywood headshot story). We also tackle a listener’s question about how torec...
Little Happier: Justice O’Connor, “America the Beautiful,” and My America Feeling
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the memorial service for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the lyrics of “America the Beautiful” invoked the principle aim of he...
Ep. 476: If You Want Neither to Lie nor Tell the Truth, Plus a “Silky” Debate and a Yoga-Block Hack
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 meet...
Little Happier: All This Junk Is an Expression of Love
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we’re unsuccessfully trying to get rid of our children’s old toys, or a sweetheart’s ragged t-shirts from college, and can’t figure out w...
More Happier: Treadmill Days vs. Finish-Line Days, a Dance-Party Challenge, and Plans for April Fool’s Day
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the difference between discouraging “treadmill days” and energizing “finish-line days.” We also discuss the creative challenge of p...
Ep. 475: Listeners’ “No-Spend February” Ideas, Boost Happiness by Sending Cards, and a Quick Way to Connect
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of National Card and Letter Writing Month, we suggest writing cards orletters to boost happiness—perhaps as part of #Write24in24. We also s...
Little Happier: What Seems Important Isn’t Always What’s Actually Important
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What seems important when events are unfolding isn’t always what turns out to be most significant, when we look back.Get in touch: podcast@gretchenr...
Ep. 474: Watch Your Vent/Non-Vent Ratio, Why Rebels Dislike SMART Goals, and Top Habits for Happiness
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about why it’s helpful to pay attention to how much time we spendventing, versus not venting, to our family and friends. We also answer a li...
Little Happier: Dangers Don’t Always Feel Dangerous
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When an activity feels ordinary—such as texting while walking—it doesn’t feel dangerous, and that familiarity can mislead us.Get in touch: podca...
More Happier: Quality Screen Time: Getting Free from Debt and Calmly Leading a Crowd. Plus, More Outer Order.
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about two shows that we’re enjoying: the YouTube Channel “Financial Audit” and the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop.” ...
Ep. 473: Schedule a “Loose-Ends Day,” Have an Adventurous Milestone Birthday, and Happier Parenting
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Little Happier: A Teacher Found a Simple Way to Entertain and Occupy Her Kindergartners
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An imaginative teacher devised a simple task that was deeply satisfying to the children in her classroom.Get in touch: [email protected]...
Ep. 472: ”No-Spend February,” Have a Hard Conversation While Walking, and Use Your Non-Dominant Hand
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We report on our experiences with doing “No-Spend February.” We also discussthe suggestion to go for a walk while having a difficult conversation ...
Little Happier: Why Did This Couple Break Up as Soon as They Decided to Get Married?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
More Happier: Happiness on the Subway, the Fun of Watching Old Movies, and More on Clearing Clutter
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 471: Allow a Tradition to Evolve, Easy Ways to Block Annoying Lights, and a Funny Look at Work
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore why and how to allow an important tradition to evolve. We also sharelisteners’ suggestions about how to block the bothersome light emitte...
Little Happier: Are You an Obliger Who Needs Accountability? Here’s a Surprising Solution.
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In ancient Greece, early in his career, the statesman Demosthenes came up with an ingenious yet simple form of accountability to make sure he kept pra...
Ep. 470: Ninth Anniversary! Best Try-This-At-Home Ideas, Happiness Hacks, and Highlights
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the ninth anniversary of the podcast, we discuss the Try-This-at-Home ideas thathave resonated most with listeners over the past year. We...
Little Happier: What I Have in Common with a Bronze Age Parent
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Parents today, and parents in the Bronze Age, gave their children sippy cups—and they even use the same designs to delight their children.Get in tou...
More Happier: The Fun of “Succession,” the Deep Understanding of a Teacher, and Lots of Barbra Streisand
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the final season of the excellent television show “Succession.” We also discuss a simple, wonderful approach of a fourth-grade teach...
Ep. 469: How Rebels Stick to Their Habits, Dig In with Determination Day, and How to Enjoy an Airport
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about why we’re reengaging with our habits on “Determination Day” onFebruary 28. We also discuss Andy Warhol’s observation about airpo...
Little Happier: A Friend Found the Right Thing to Say Before My Important Job Interview
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I was nervous before interviewing for a clerkship with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a friend found the right thing to say to help...
Bonus: Gretchen Rubin and Kelly Corrigan Talk About Happiness, Relationships, and More
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a bonus for “Happier” listeners, we’re posting the episode of the podcast “Kelly Corrigan Wonders” that features a conversation with Gret...
Ep. 468: Why It’s Important to Be Polite, What Form of Gold Star You Appreciate Most, and Aims vs. Goals
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about why it’s valuable, not frivolous, to be polite in oureveryday interactions. We explore the different types of rewards and recognitiont...
Little Happier: I Want Whatever He Wants
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My friend’s choice of a childhood bedroom reminds me of an important truth: It’s easy to want what others want, instead of asking, “What do I wa...
More Happier: Shoes or Bare Feet? Plus Determination Day and Some Reading (and Watching) Suggestions
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the surprisingly controversial subject: Do you prefer to wear shoes or walk around barefoot? Plus we talk about how to use Determination Da...
Ep. 467: Treat Yourself Like a Professor, Subscribe to Newsletters, and Ideas for the “Write Way”
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about why you might treat yourself like a professor, and why you mightsubscribe to newsletters (as well as unsubscribe to them). We also share...
Little Happier: Why I’ve Decided to “Do It for Myself”—and Why That’s Not Selfish
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I tell myself that I’m doing a task for someone else’s benefit, I can become resentful or annoyed if they don’t respond with appreciation. ...
Ep. 466: No-Spend February, Fun with the “24 for 24” List, and What About Packaging That’s Too Nice to Toss?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about our plans to have a No-Spend February, and share a suggestionfrom a listener about a way to make keeping a “24 for ’24 list” even ...
Little Happier: “More Highways, More Traffic,” ”No Fields, No Famine,” “No Love, No Loss” and Other Secrets of Adulthood
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I love Secrets of Adulthood, and some of my favorites fall into the “No THIS, no THAT” structure. It’s a thought-provoking way to illuminate a s...
More Happier: Insights About the Habits that We Want Most; Revisiting a Happiness Project, and More Hollywood
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the most popular results for the new “Habits for Happiness” quiz, and we also reveal our own results. Plus I explain what I’ll be doi...
Ep. 465: Tackle a Topic with Someone Who Resists, Try a New Book Club, and Use Technology Mindfully
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss several suggestions to help start a conversation with someone who wants to delay any discussion. We also share a suggestion from a listener...
Little Happier: Why It’s So Important to Identify the Problem—and Why It’s Easy to Skip This Essential Step
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, I thought I disliked exercise. When I realized that, in fact, I don’t like games or sports, I was able to find ways to exercise that wor...
Ep. 464: Follow the One-Minute Rule, Stay Calm, and Identify the New Habit That Will Make You Happier
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the one-minute rule, and why following this simple rule is soeffective. We discuss the fascinating new “Habits for Happiness” quiz t...
Little Happier: In Line to Order Soup, a Funny “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Moment Brought Strangers Together
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While ordering her soup, a woman was being a very difficult customer. When she was able to laugh at herself, she transformed the experience for the pe...
More Happier: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, Revisiting a Happiness Project, and How to Keep Hiking
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the Kansas City-related story of Taylor Swift’s romance with Travis Kelce, discuss plans for revisiting a “happiness project” this...
Ep. 463: Revealed! Our “24 for 24” Lists of 24 Big and Small Things We Want to Accomplish in 2024
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the third element of the “Happiness Trifecta”: We reveal our “24 for24” lists of 24 things we each want to accomplish in 2024, and ...
Little Happier: My 13 Color “Koans”—Mysterious Statements that Can’t Be Understood Logically
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I love color, and I love a “koan”--a question, story, or statement that can’t be understood logically. These thirteen color koans explore the my...
Ep. 462: A Surprising Way to Be More Likeable, a Habit-Keeping Hack, and an Unusual In-Laws Problem
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss surprising new research that suggests that being accommodatingdoesn’t actually make us more likable. We also mention a hack that makes ha...
Little Happier: Don’t Wait for the Right Time. It May Never Feel Like the Right Time.
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tomorrow always seems like it will be easier than today. Even Michelangelo thought so.Get in touch: [email protected] on social media:@G...
More Happier: Observance for Justice O’Connor, 5-Senses Portrait of KC Christmas, and Joy in First Drafts
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the happiness of finishing the first draft of a book and having a child return home. We also present our five-senses portrait of a Kansa...
Ep. 461: Revealed: Our Annual Challenge for 2024! Plus We Review 2023’s Challenge of #GoOutside23in23
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the Happier Trifecta, we give ourselves and listeners an annualchallenge. We reflect on last year’s challenge of “Go outside 23 in ’2...