Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Little Happier: A Lesson from the World Cup: Danger and Temptation Don’t Always Appear When We Expect

As the World Cup illustrated, in the happy moments of scoring a goal or celebrating, we may find it hard to stay focused on our aims. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@g

Move Happier: Getting Unstuck: A Fresh Start for Your Move 26 Habit

Not sticking to a habit that’s important to you? Dan Harris and Laurie Santos join Gretchen to share how to spot what's holding you back — and get moving again. Mentione

More Happier: Four Tendencies Solutions to Real-Life Problems

We revisit some of our most useful Four Tendencies listener questions, including how to help a Rebel stick to exercise, work with a Questioner boss, and keep Obliger peop

Ep. 603: Avoid the Sunk-Cost Fallacy, and Why it’s Hard to Plan for Emergencies

We talk about how to avoid the mental trap of the “sunk-cost fallacy.” Plus, why it’s so hard to plan for emergencies and the biases that keep us from preparing for risk.

Little Happier: After His Death, I Can Still Learn More About My Beloved Father

Even after a person has died, we can continue to understand them in new ways. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagra

More Happier: How Do People Know What To Do? Plus Making Friends at the Gym

We discuss how people know what to do in certain situations. Plus why you might–or might not–make friends at the gym.  Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier

Ep. 602: Spend Your Money at Home Instead of Away, and Why You Should Delegate

Why you might consider spending your vacation money on a home experience that you’ll enjoy for years, and why delegating tasks is more important–and harder–than it may se

Little Happier: Why the Knicks Play Basketball with the Attitude of “Zero-Zero.”

With a simple answer of “Zero-zero,” Jalen Brunson communicated the attitude of his team as they pushed toward the NBA Championship. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gr

More Happier: Try These 7 Habit Strategies for a Fresh Start This September

September is the other January. We revisit seven of our favorite habit strategies to help you get back into your routines after summer and build habits that actually stic

Ep. 601: Try "Do-Spend September," Plus a Five-Senses Hack For a Memorable Vacation

A counterpart to No-Spend February, "Do-Spend September" helps us spend what we have. We also share a five-senses hack for planning vacations that are much more fun. Epi

Little Happier: NBA Players on the “Today” Show: When Lighthearted Humor Is Better than Sympathetic Silence

An exchange between Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart illustrates the fact that sometimes, we’re better off treating a painful subject with lighthearted humor

Move Happier: Clear the Decks for September with 26 Quick Tasks (Bonus)

It's time to clear the decks for September. Here are 26 quick tasks to get you moving while you refresh your space for fall. Mentioned in This Episode: The Move 26 in

More Happier: What Tattoo Would You Get? Plus How to Give Yourself Permission to Play

When relaxing feels like wasting time, you can trick yourself into enjoying it anyway. Plus, 16 things to try for happier, calmer parenting.  Episode highlights: Somet

Ep. 600: 600 Episodes of Happier! Listeners Share the Ideas that Stuck

Listeners share the insights and suggestions that have resonated with them most over the past 600 episodes. Mentioned in this episode: Power Hour (Apple, Spotify)  T

Little Happier: Why NBA Star Jalen Brunson Values Persistence over Pyrotechnics

NBA star Jalen Brunson gives a surprising answer to the question, “What play best embodies this entire title run?” Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

More Happier: Take Better Care of Yourself—Treat Yourself Like a Toddler, Dog, Teenager, and Professor

We revisit one of our favorite happiness ideas: Treat Yourself Like a _____. Over the years, we've explored many variations on this theme, including treating yourself lik

Ep. 599: Treat Your Home Like a Hotel, Plus a Common Relationship Blindspot

Why you should treat your home like a hotel, and a common blindspot that can lead to unnecessary conflict. Plus a relationship hack. Episode highlights: Try This at Ho

Little Happier: Are You a Clutch Player or a Fast Starter?

Many players and teams struggle during clutch time—but not every player or team faces that challenge. Never assume that your problems are the same as other people’s.  Co

More Happier: Have You Ever Felt Anonymous? Plus a Lesson for Upholders

Gretchen shares a recent insight on feeling "anonymous" versus "present." We also discuss a lesson for Upholders and gift-worthy pop-up books. Episode Highlights Somet

Ep. 598: Spy on Your Own Habits, and Discover Your Empty-Nest Personality

“Treat yourself like…a person of interest” and try a month-long “self-stakeout” to track your habits. We also share an easy way to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit in your h