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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

by Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

NewWhat’s Really Going On When a Friend Ghosts You?November 14, 2026 · 28 min
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About the podcast

Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully.  Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/  

Episodes 1,396

  1. What’s Really Going On When a Friend Ghosts You?

    28 minEpisode 61201

    Why friendships sometimes end with no explanation, a surprising love of crystals, and a realization about traditions after our father died. Episode highlights Something making us happier: Elizabeth makes a …

    Show notes

    Why friendships sometimes end with no explanation, a surprising love of crystals, and a realization about traditions after our father died.

    Episode highlights

    • Something making us happier: Elizabeth makes a surprising discovery about herself [01:00]
    • I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: Why do friends ghost? [14:00]
    • Spotlight on a tool: Add the cities of friends and family to your iPhone Weather app list. [23:00]
    • I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You—New traditions after loss[25:00]


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    • What Did I Do Wrong? What to Do When You Don’t Know Why the Friendship Is Over by Liz Pryor (Amazon, Bookshop) 
    • The Four Tendencies hub 
    • Take the free Four Tendencies quiz
    • Truth & Beauty: A Friendship by Ann Patchett (Amazon, Bookshop) 
    • Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin (Amazon, Bookshop) 


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  2. Voice Notes from Dollywood!

    30 minEpisode 612

    During a recent trip to Dollywood, we recorded voice notes about what Dolly Parton teaches us about ambition, “Dolly droppings,” a travel hack for when you’re meeting people, why we wanted to visit Dollywood …

    Show notes

    During a recent trip to Dollywood, we recorded voice notes about what Dolly Parton teaches us about ambition, “Dolly droppings,” a travel hack for when you’re meeting people, why we wanted to visit Dollywood, and more.

    Episode Highlights

    • Give a big idea a 24-hour deadline [01:32]
    • Travel hack: Is it better to check or carry on if you’re meeting someone at the airport? [04:39]
    • What Dolly Parton’s career shows us about ambition [08:29]
    • Our tip for how to make the most of a big theme park [15:14]
    • What Dolly’s consistent style teaches us about self-knowledge [16:00]


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  3. I Really Don’t Want to See Entourage”: A Fundraiser Designed to Fail

    7 minEpisode 61102

    Writer Wendy Molyneux put her own quirks to good use, turning a passionate dislike of Entourage into a fundraiser for a cause close to her heart. Connect with Us: Email: [email protected] Website …

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    Writer Wendy Molyneux put her own quirks to good use, turning a passionate dislike of Entourage into a fundraiser for a cause close to her heart.

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  4. Bonus: Holiday Visit Coming Up? How to Talk to Your Parents About Care

    33 minEpisode 61103Bonus

    We talk to Colleen Dennis of CareScout about how to start the tough conversations about aging, care, and family responsibility, and the dos and don’ts of holiday visits. Episode highlights How to approach …

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    We talk to Colleen Dennis of CareScout about how to start the tough conversations about aging, care, and family responsibility, and the dos and don’ts of holiday visits.

    Episode highlights

    • How to approach conversations about in-home help with loved ones [03:25]

    • Long-term care costs and financial readiness [07:47]

    • Dividing caregiving fairly between siblings [13:30]

    • Red flags to look for at home during a holiday visit [21:49]

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  5. How to Have Happier Relationships During the Holidays

    31 minEpisode 61101

    Whether you’re facing a full social calendar, interacting with challenging relatives, or missing a loved one, we share our favorite insights on navigating this sometimes-difficult season. Episode Highlights …

    Show notes

    Whether you’re facing a full social calendar, interacting with challenging relatives, or missing a loved one, we share our favorite insights on navigating this sometimes-difficult season.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Say yes to holiday invitations when you can [01:14]
    • Make room for grief during the holidays[05:28]
    • Why doing what’s right doesn’t always feel happy [09:26]
    • Try This at Home: set a realistic holiday intention [11:49]

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  6. Are You Asking Too Much–of This Person, or This Job, or This School?

    36 minEpisode 611

    Why lowering your standards isn’t the answer, how to call friends without making it weird, and does it matter if everyone orders the same thing at a restaurant? Episode highlights Try This at Home: Right-size …

    Show notes

    Why lowering your standards isn’t the answer, how to call friends without making it weird, and does it matter if everyone orders the same thing at a restaurant?


    Episode highlights

    • Try This at Home: Right-size your expectations. [00:14]

    • Know Yourself Better: Do you split dishes with your dining partner, or order the same thing? Plus, a few restaurant hacks [00:24]

    • Demerits & Gold Stars: Gretchen left her backpack in an Uber [00:50]

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  7. Do You Replay Your Mistakes? Remember the “Coffee Cup”

    5 minEpisode 61002

    When I can’t let go of a mistake I made, I take comfort in the stories of highly skilled teams who made mistakes of their own. Connect with Us: Email: [email protected] Website: gretchenrubin.com …

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    When I can’t let go of a mistake I made, I take comfort in the stories of highly skilled teams who made mistakes of their own.

     

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  8. Everyone’s Talking About the Same Movie, and We Love It

    28 minEpisode 61001

    The fun of monoculture, a secret theme behind Steven Spielberg’s movies, and Jeff Probst visits a Survivor Fantasy League. Episode highlights Something Making Us Happier: Halloween decorations and a special …

    Show notes

    The fun of monoculture, a secret theme behind Steven Spielberg’s movies, and Jeff Probst visits a Survivor Fantasy League.

    Episode highlights

    • Something Making Us Happier: Halloween decorations and a special Survivor Fantasy League guest visit [00:36]

    • I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: Why seeing a movie in a theater beats watching at home [09:42]

    • I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: Gretchen reveals Steven Spielberg’s secret theme [18:39]

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  9. Blockbuster Author Harlan Coben on Why Memory Is Partly Fiction

    36 minEpisode 610

    Ep. 610: Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling thriller author with over 100 million books in print and many hit TV adaptations, talks about his new book, Plot Twist, messy first drafts, how fiction is …

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    Ep. 610: Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling thriller author with over 100 million books in print and many hit TV adaptations, talks about his new book, Plot Twist, messy first drafts, how fiction is memoir, and the simple trick that leaves him with no excuses.


    Episode highlights

    • Why bestselling novelist, Harlan Coben, wrote a memoir about the writing life, and how the process differed from his other books. [04:33]

    • “Fiction is memoir, and memoir is fiction.” [06:27]

    • Whether you want to pursue writing, sculpting, or painting, it’s never too late. [16:38]

    • Why characters don’t have to be likeable, and how “incremental ambition” helps you keep going. [32:00]

    • Listener questions (and Harlan Coben’s answers) about modern technology in plotting, working with Reese Witherspoon, and book cover art [22:12]

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  10. Little Happier: The Paradox at the Heart of the Open-Door Stage

    3 minEpisode 60902

    I've come to see a great paradox at the heart of the "Open Door" stage: I want my daughters to know they're essential to my happiness, and also that my happiness doesn't depend on them. Connect with Us: Email …

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    I've come to see a great paradox at the heart of the "Open Door" stage: I want my daughters to know they're essential to my happiness, and also that my happiness doesn't depend on them.


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  11. Use Daylight Savings to Rethink Your Morning Routine

    31 minEpisode 60901

    A round-up of ideas for creating new morning habits, how to help your family form better morning habits, and why rethinking your daily routines can add more happiness and energy to your life. Episode highlights …

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    A round-up of ideas for creating new morning habits, how to help your family form better morning habits, and why rethinking your daily routines can add more happiness and energy to your life.


    Episode highlights

    • Get early morning light to reset your body clock (01:11)
    • Set a bedtime alarm (04:49)
    • Stop the morning snooze battle (09:42)
    • Build a rest ritual of 3-5 calming actions done before bed(22:38)

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  12. A Secret to Creativity? Cultivate a Magpie Mind

    36 minEpisode 609

    A brilliant hack for getting more help with dinner, why a quest is more fun than a jaunt, and how we feel about desks. Episode highlights: Try This At Home: Cultivate a magpie mind [07:10] Happiness Hack—Rename …

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    A brilliant hack for getting more help with dinner, why a quest is more fun than a jaunt, and how we feel about desks.


    Episode highlights:

    • Try This At Home: Cultivate a magpie mind [07:10]
    • Happiness Hack—Rename a chore to make it more appealing[16:00]
    • Know Yourself Better— How do you like to work? [26:00]
    • Demerits and Gold Stars: A sisterly trip to Dollywood [30:00]

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  13. Little Happier: A Superstar's Unforgettable Thank-You

    4 minEpisode 60802

    I get such pleasure of thinking about iconic super-star Brad Pitt paying tribute to Chuck Palahniuk, and realizing what a gift he’d been given for his work. Connect with Us: Email: [email protected] …

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    I get such pleasure of thinking about iconic super-star Brad Pitt paying tribute to Chuck Palahniuk, and realizing what a gift he’d been given for his work.


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  14. Exercise Tips from NPR’s LifeKit: Could Watching TV Actually Help You Get Moving?

    33 minEpisode 60803Bonus

    For “Move Happier,” Gretchen talks with Marielle Segarra, host of NPR’s Life Kit, about ditching the all-or-nothing rule, making the most of everyday activities, and the importance of smell and lighting …

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    For “Move Happier,” Gretchen talks with Marielle Segarra, host of NPR’s Life Kit, about ditching the all-or-nothing rule, making the most of everyday activities, and the importance of smell and lighting.


    Episode highlights:

    • Reduce friction: set out your gear the night before [00:00]
    • The five-minute rule: tell yourself you only have to move for five minutes, and momentum carries you [00:00]
    • Strength training basics: bodyweight moves like air squats and wall push-ups, no equipment needed [00:00]
    • Why strength work matters for bone density, brain function, and joint health [00:00]


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  15. More Happier: Do you “Get to” or do you “Have to?”

    29 minEpisode 60801

    We discuss the happiness of a trip with old friends, a way to reframe the task of taking our pills, and a surprising fact about GLP-1s. Episode highlights Something Making Us Happier—Say “I’ve made this plan …

    Show notes

    We discuss the happiness of a trip with old friends, a way to reframe the task of taking our pills, and a surprising fact about GLP-1s.


    Episode highlights

    • Something Making Us Happier—Say “I’ve made this plan, come if you can,” & reframe prescriptions as “I’m lucky to live when my health issues can be fixed,” not “I have to take lots of pills”[00:00]

    • I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: Perfume sales and GLP-1s[00:00]

    • Spotlight on a Tool—Find the full collection of Darker Secrets of Adulthood: Uncomfortable Truths for Our Complex Lives on Substack [00:00]

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    • NYT: “Rise of GLP-1s Leaves Food Industry Holding Party-Size Bag” [Insert Link]

    • Secrets of Adulthood (Gretchen’s Substack, including the Darker Secrets of Adulthood collection, Oct 21) [Insert Link]

    • Secrets of Adulthood book [Insert Link]

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  16. Ep. 608: Have You Ever Regretted a Good Decision? (Temporarily)

    35 minEpisode 608

    A listener shares a Know Yourself Better discovery, Elizabeth reports on what she learned from her Summer of Off-White Delight, and a recommendation for a new daily game. Episode highlights: Try This at Home— …

    Show notes

    A listener shares a Know Yourself Better discovery, Elizabeth reports on what she learned from her Summer of Off-White Delight, and a recommendation for a new daily game.


    Episode highlights:

    Try This at Home— Figure out your Tendency  [02:10]

    Happier Highlights— Elizabeth’s verdict on her Summer of Off-White Delight  [15:34]

    Know Yourself Better: Listener describes her “new-pet regret” [21:30]

    Demerits and Gold Stars: Elizabeth’s Demerit: skipping posture exercises; Gretchen’s Gold Star: sticky notes [23:39]


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    ⁠Anthropeum, the daily Met art guessing game⁠

    ⁠Try the Happier app monthly jump-start challenge⁠ (this month: 7 quick wins to clear the decks)

    Sister Light, Sister Dark by Jane Yolen (⁠Amazon⁠, ⁠Bookshop⁠) 

    ⁠Take the Four Tendencies quiz for free ⁠


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    Email: [email protected]

    Website: gretchenrubin.com

    Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft


    ⁠Learn more about Gretchen’s Four Tendencies personality framework and take the free quiz.⁠


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  17. Little Happier: What Seems Important Isn't Always What Is Important

    5 minEpisode 60702

    Aphorisms are short, sharp, and easy to remember, and here are four surprising examples of one of my own: "What seems important isn't always what is important." Connect with Us: Email: [email protected] …

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    Aphorisms are short, sharp, and easy to remember, and here are four surprising examples of one of my own: "What seems important isn't always what is important."


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  18. More Happier: Lean into Fall with the Five Senses

    31 minEpisode 60701

    We revisit some of our favorite try-this-at-home tips for tapping into our five senses this fall. Some ideas might turn into new annual traditions; others might be fun for this year as a way to make the most of …

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    We revisit some of our favorite try-this-at-home tips for tapping into our five senses this fall. Some ideas might turn into new annual traditions; others might be fun for this year as a way to make the most of the season.


    Episode Highlights:

    • Choose a signature color for little bursts of happiness [01:20]
    • Celebrate a minor holiday with a fast, low-effort breakfast [06:38]
    • Make a five senses portrait to notice what's familiar [11:10]
    • Organize a tasting for whiskey, tea, chocolate, or vanilla ice cream [22:56]
    • Collect gratitude leaves each Thanksgiving [24:07]


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  19. Ep. 607: Do You Love Whimsy? Celebrate a New Holiday with Us

    34 minEpisode 607

    We discuss how we’re using whimsy to find the right date to celebrate our “How do we learn what everyone knows?” day, and listeners share their brilliant tips for elevating your home and how to stop working …

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    We discuss how we’re using whimsy to find the right date to celebrate our “How do we learn what everyone knows?” day, and listeners share their brilliant tips for elevating your home and how to stop working against yourself (or others).

    Episode highlights:

    • Try this at home: Listeners propose imaginative dates for "What People Know" day [05:10]

    • Four Tendencies Tips for Rebels: Personal policies, identity, and choosing instead of being told [15:55]

    • Treat Your House like a Hotel—Add an outdoor shower or a backyard garden [01:35]

    • Demerits and Gold Stars: Gretchen’s Demerit: stopped a health habit; Elizabeth’s Gold Star: Ferment statue in Kansas City [24:17]

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  20. Little Happier: A New Moral for An Old Fable

    5 minEpisode 60602

    I've always loved Aesop's fables, but I've come to think the accepted morals don't always fit the stories. Connect with Us: Email: [email protected] Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin …

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    I've always loved Aesop's fables, but I've come to think the accepted morals don't always fit the stories.


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  21. More Happier: Embrace a Party Theme, Plus a Lesson About How to Fight Right

    30 minEpisode 60601

    Turn party-planning stress into fun with a theme, and why one person downplaying can lead the other to overreact. Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Embrace a party theme. [00:40] I’ve Been …

    Show notes

    Turn party-planning stress into fun with a theme, and why one person downplaying can lead the other to overreact.


    Episode highlights:

    • Something Making Us Happier: Embrace a party theme. [00:40]

    • I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: Gretchen’s Perfume Party [10:42]

    • I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: Gretchen’s insight on a comment that Elizabeth’s son, Jack, made about communication [19:41]

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  22. Ep. 606: What We Learned from “Do-Spend September,” Plus What’s Safe in the Microwave & Try a Day Pass

    33 minEpisode 606

    Here’s what we learned from our own Do-Spend September, and how to get a luxury-resort experience for a fraction of the cost. Plus: really, what can go in a microwave? Episode highlights: Try This at Home— …

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    Here’s what we learned from our own Do-Spend September, and how to get a luxury-resort experience for a fraction of the cost. Plus: really, what can go in a microwave?


    Episode highlights:

    • Try This at Home— Reflect on Do-Spend September  [03:10]

    • Happiness Hack— Buy a hotel-pool day pass for a luxury "staycation" at a fraction of the cost of a room [11:24]

    • Happiness Stumbling Block: Settling confusion on what can and can't go in the microwave [14:07]

    • Demerits & Gold Stars: Elizabeth's demerit: not talking to friends on the phone enough; Gretchen's gold star: a surprise hoodie [21:33]

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  23. Little Happier: Dolly Parton Always Knew Just What to Say

    4 minEpisode 60502

    Remembering the gracious words Dolly Parton used to decline a statue in her honor—and how that moment captured her humility, her love for Tennessee, and her commitment to doing good. Connect with Us: Email …

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    Remembering the gracious words Dolly Parton used to decline a statue in her honor—and how that moment captured her humility, her love for Tennessee, and her commitment to doing good.


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    • Email: [email protected]

    • Website: gretchenrubin.com

    • Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

    • Learn more about Gretchen's Four Tendencies personality framework and take the free quiz.

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  24. More Happier: Helping Rebel Kids with School—and Other Rebel Questions Answered

    40 minEpisode 60501

    We revisit some of our most useful Four Tendencies conversations about Rebels, including listener advice for navigating school and ADHD, what actually motivates Rebels, and practical habit strategies shared by …

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    We revisit some of our most useful Four Tendencies conversations about Rebels, including listener advice for navigating school and ADHD, what actually motivates Rebels, and practical habit strategies shared by Rebels themselves.


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  25. Ep. 605: Why You Should Leave the House, Plus Why Sometimes You Don’t Need to Have an Opinion

    34 minEpisode 605

    We discuss why we should make an effort to leave the house. Plus, a stumbling block related to “having a take,” and a simple hack for reconnecting with people. Episode highlights: Try This At Home—Why leaving …

    Show notes

    We discuss why we should make an effort to leave the house. Plus, a stumbling block related to “having a take,” and a simple hack for reconnecting with people.

    Episode highlights:

    • Try This At Home—Why leaving the house, even briefly, has a big effect on happiness [06:42]
    • Happiness Hack: a tip for reconnecting with people you haven't talked to in a while [15:30]
    • Happiness Stumbling Block— We don't have to have an opinion on everything [21:00]
    • Demerits and Gold Stars: Gretchen’s Demerit: Leaving her shoe in a cab—Gold Star to the cab company! Elizabeth’s Gold Star: Dinner at the Garland Hotel [23:56]


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  26. Little Happier: Some of My Favorite Rules, Paradoxes, Laws, and Razors

    8 minEpisode 60402

    Whether through science, personal observation, or humor, short statements of these human “laws” help us understand that world we live in. Connect with Us: Email: [email protected] Website …

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    Whether through science, personal observation, or humor, short statements of these human “laws” help us understand that world we live in.


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  27. More Happier: A Lesson from the Real Housewives, Plus a Tool for Dealing with Shared Work

    31 minEpisode 60401

    What reality TV can teach us about miscommunication, plus a simple tool for dealing with shared work based on your tendency. Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Elizabeth's first-ever September …

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    What reality TV can teach us about miscommunication, plus a simple tool for dealing with shared work based on your tendency.


    Episode highlights:

    • Something Making Us Happier: Elizabeth's first-ever September getaway to Nantucket, and Gretchen's trusty sweatshirt [00:33]

    • I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: A grammar rule Gretchen’s been pondering [08:33]

    • Spotlight on a Tool: 13 strategies for handling shared work based on the Four Tendencies [17:09]

    • A Lesson from Reality TV— How often are conflicts a simple miscommunication? [18:15]

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  28. Ep. 604: Clear Clutter With a Courtroom Hack, Plus How to Decline a Request for Accountability

    35 minEpisode 604

    Clear clutter fast with a courtroom-inspired trick, and we discuss how Upholders might set boundaries for unwanted accountability partners. Episode highlights: Try This at Home: A hack for decluttering by …

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    Clear clutter fast with a courtroom-inspired trick, and we discuss how Upholders might set boundaries for unwanted accountability partners. 


    Episode highlights:

    • Try This at Home: A hack for decluttering by issuing an “order to show cause" [04:34]

    • Idea for Do-Spend September— A listener’s Do-Spend September upgrade turns into a housewide "Upgrade Week" [01:57]

    • Four Tendencies Tip: How Upholders might set boundaries with Obligers looking for accountability partners [12:11]

    • Happiness Hack: A clever way to repurpose empty Altoid tins [09:54]

    • Fun with the Five Senses: The nostalgia and whimsy of Jello [20:35]

    • Demerits & Gold Stars: Elizabeth’s Demerit: fallen off on dog-walking duties; Gretchen’s Gold Star: reviewed many books and podcasts [24:26]

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

    4 minEpisode 60302

    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: [email protected] Website: gretchenrubin.com …

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    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.


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

    1 h 9 minEpisode 60303Bonus

    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. Mentioned in This Episode: 10% Happier podcast …

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    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.

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