Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Ep. 77: Plan an Errand Date Aug 10, 2016

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Ep. 77: We talk about why it's fun to plan an "errand date," a happiness hack for dealing with other people's clutter, abd the value of improving the nasty areas of your home. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/77; 774-277-9336.

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Little: As Promised: The Reading from Gretchen's Wedding Aug 08, 2016

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In Ep. 76 of Happier, Gretchen promised to share her favorite reading from her wedding. Here it is:

"I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone," by Richard Brautigan.

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Ep. 76: Write Your Manifesto (& Bring Your Own Condiments) Aug 03, 2016

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Ep. 76: Why it's stimulating to write your manifesto; the joy of bringing your own condiments; and a listener requests suggestions for great wedding readings. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/76; 774-277-9336.

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Little: A Happiness Lesson From the Cat in the Hat Aug 01, 2016

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"Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It is fun to have but you have to know how." It can be surprisingly hard to know how to have fun.

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Ep. 75: Become a Minor Expert Jul 27, 2016

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Why it’s fun to become a minor expert (like color or Real Housewives)—and also fun to use the app TimeHop, to spark happy memories. We do a deep dive into the choice of a signature color and discuss how to help a Rebel sweetheart apply for a job. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/75; 774-277-9336.

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Little: Sometimes, a Lot of Words Can Only Diminish What We Want to Convey Jul 25, 2016

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Why General Eisenhower’s 15-word telegram in 1945 was more powerful than any longer, more elaborate message would have been.

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Ep. 74: Choose A Quote for Your Yearbook Page Jul 20, 2016

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Ep. 74: Choose your "senior quote," use the powerful Strategy of Pairing to change your habits, and we also talk quite a bit about the Four Tendencies. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/74; 774-277-9336.

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Little: We Can't Spare Our Children Normal Social Pain Jul 18, 2016

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As Gretchen drops off her daughter Eleanor at summer camp, she reflects on some of her favorite advice from parenting expert Michael Thompson.

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Ep. 73: Get Rid of It As Soon As It's Worthless Jul 13, 2016

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Why we should get rid of something (like a shoe without a mate) as soon as it's useless; what to do when everything "turns to ashes," as recently happened to Elizabeth--and something beautiful that's yours for free. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/73; 774-277-9336.

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Little: If Others Think I Can Do a Job, I Can Probably Do It Jul 11, 2016

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A friend found the right words to say to Gretchen, when she was nervous before an interview with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

This episode is brought to you Gretchen's #1 New York Times bestseller, The Happiness Project. To learn more about it, go to GretchenRubin.com.

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