Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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: Elizabeth finds connection to our beloved father through reading history. Gretchen delights in discovering Jamie’s rock-skipping skills [00:48]

I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: How do people know what to do in certain situations? [07:29]

Spotlight on a Tool: Check out my free 7-day email challenge designed to help you head into fall with more energy [13:03]

I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: Do you make friends at the gym? [14:40]

Mentioned in this episode:

This Vast Enterprise (Amazon, Bookshop)

Check out Gretchen’s free 7-day movement challenge here

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (Amazon, Bookshop)

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Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Website: gretchenrubin.com

Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

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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 seem.

Episode highlights:

Try This at Home: Why you might "spend out" on your space, instead of on vacation, to give yourself fun and comfort at home [02:35]

Happiness Hack: A listener's three-system method for documenting daily life and family milestones [13:14]

Happiness Stumbling Block: Why we avoid delegating and how to let go, especially during the empty-nest years [17:25]

Demerits & Gold Stars: Elizabeth’s Demerit: still need to visit the Encino Mah Jong parlor; Gretchen’s Gold Star: Winsteads! The ice! The lacy burgers! [25:57]

Mentioned in this episode:

Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (Amazon, Bookshop)

I, Robot by Isaac Asimov (Amazon, Bookshop)

Check out Gretchen's free quizzes here

Connect with Us:

Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Website: gretchenrubin.com

Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz

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With a simple answer of “Zero-zero,” Jalen Brunson communicated the attitude of his team as they pushed toward the NBA Championship.

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Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Website: gretchenrubin.com

Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz

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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 stick.

Episode Highlights:

Episode 360: Want to Change a Habit? Start with These 7 Strategies

Mentioned in this Episode:

Back-to-Routine resources

The 21 Strategies for Habit Formation

Better Than Before

Checklist for Habit Change

Connect with Us:

Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Website: gretchenrubin.com

Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz

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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.

Episode highlights:

Try This at Home: Observe a "Do-Spend September," the counterpart to No-Spend February [03:06]

Fun with the Five Senses: We share a listener's Five Senses hack for turning a familiar long weekend into a fresh, memorable vacation [15:55]

Happiness Hack: The joys of a dolly. [12:28]

Demerits and Gold Stars: Gretchen’s Demerit: dust bunnies in the office; Elizabeth’s Gold Star: Marathon Month at Orange Theory [20:08]

Mentioned in this episode:

Design Your Summer tool & Summer Recap feature

Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane by Lindy West (Amazon, Bookshop)

Virginia Woolf Diaries, Vol. 4 (Amazon)

Connect with Us:

Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Website: gretchenrubin.com

Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz

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