Happier with Gretchen Rubin

We explore how asking paired questions can lead to more open, engaging conversations. We also discuss the “end-of-history illusion”; we keep changing more than we expect. Plus we share a simple hack for using photos to reduce worry.

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Michael Melcher Writes Substack newsletter


The House by the Sea by May Sarton (Amazon, Bookshop) 


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Elizabeth: Liars by Sarah Manguso (Amazon, Bookshop) 

Gretchen: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (Amazon, Bookshop)

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A massive hangover cured someone of her fear of flying. What’s the lesson?

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Four Tendencies personality framework


You can take my quiz here to find your tendency.


Happier at Home

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We discuss the happiness of connecting with childhood friends and the reemergence of Lena Dunham. We also discuss an easy yet effective April Fools’ prank, and how long it takes to feel at home in a new place.

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Check out Spring Bingo in Happier App

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We discuss why it’s helpful actually to search for a solution, and we share an easy hack for giving yourself accountability. Plus, we explore an insight about how long it takes to feel at home in a new place.

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Watch my ⁠Home Makeover video with Clutterbug⁠ and check out the resources we created for viewers


⁠Armrest covers⁠ 

⁠Face Washing Wrist Bands⁠

⁠Ikea Shoe Cabinet⁠


Wall Street Journal article: ⁠Has your dream renovation become a nightmare? Maybe you need a ‘house therapist'⁠

Elizabeth: Famesick by Lena Dunham (⁠Amazon⁠, ⁠Bookshop⁠) 

Gretchen: Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple (⁠Amazon⁠)

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Even though it’s absurd to say, there are features of everyday life that do seem oddly anachronistic.

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Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.

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