Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Little: B.J. Novak’s Reminder about the Importance of Gratitude. Sep 04, 2017

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In the Acknowledgements of B.J. Novak’s excellent book “One More Thing,” he remembers to pay tribute to some friends from childhood.

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Ep. 132: Consider Children's Literature Aug 30, 2017

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Why you might consider reading children’s literature, how to reinvigorate your work space if you can’t make any changes, and the question of whether you can change your Tendency. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com;

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Little: The Book “The Hobbit Boredom” Illustrates How Boredom Can Spark Creativity Aug 28, 2017

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The dull task of grading papers inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the first line of his masterpiece, “The Hobbit.” Boredom can lay the groundwork for great creativity.

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Ep. 131: Do 10 Jumping Jacks Aug 23, 2017

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Do ten jumping jacks, how to stop constantly checking your devices, and why life

is like high school. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com;

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Little: Sometimes, It’s Better to Help than to Sympathize Aug 21, 2017

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Instead of joining in the commiseration, my friend took action to help. Sometimes, it’s better to help than to sympathize.

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Ep. 130: 7 Myths of Happiness Aug 16, 2017

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In this Very Special Episode, we discuss the seven myths of happiness. Get in touch:

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Little: Don’t Sleep Through Beautiful Moments Aug 14, 2017

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This conversation happened 23 years ago, and lasted about five minutes, but I’ve regretted it ever since.

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Ep. 129: September is the Other January Aug 09, 2017

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Why we should remember that September is the other January, the fun of personalized post-it notes, and the challenge of what “they” think. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/129; 774-277-9336.

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Little: Why Andy Warhol Wanted to Have a Boss—on Retainer Aug 07, 2017

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I agree wholeheartedly with Andy Warhol. Sometimes I wish I had a boss who could tell me what to do, so I wouldn’t have to figure it out myself. Agree?

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Ep. 128: Connect With TV Aug 02, 2017

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Why it’s helpful to connect with TV, a way to give up the snooze alarm, and a discussion of whether you can be a mix of the Four Tendencies. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/128; 774-277-9336.

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