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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 pract...
We’re revisiting a listener-favorite episode from 2015, recorded as we cleared out Elizabeth’s closet. It's a hilarious discussion of many c...
We explore how asking paired questions can lead to more open, engaging conversations. We also discuss the “end-of-history illusion”; we keep...
A massive hangover cured someone of her fear of flying. What’s the lesson? Resources & links related to this episode: Four Tendencies person...
We discuss the happiness of connecting with childhood friends and the reemergence of Lena Dunham. We also discuss an easy yet effective Apri...
We discuss why it’s helpful actually to search for a solution, and we share an easy hack for giving yourself accountability. Plus, we explor...
Even though it’s absurd to say, there are features of everyday life that do seem oddly anachronistic. Resources & links related to this epis...
We talk about why clutter causes so much conflict at home—and how thinking about Clutter-Blindness, the Endowment Effect, and the Four Tende...
We talk about a specific, easy way to reduce the unworn clothes in your closet, and we also share a listener’s clothes-related hack for keep...
An ancient teaching story from the Sufi tradition is a good illustration of the fact that sometimes, it’s a good idea to examine a situation...
I talk with professional organizer Cassandra Aarssen, creator of the viral Clutterbug “Organizing Styles” (Bee, Butterfly, Ladybug, Cricket)...
At the World Happiness Summit meeting at the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, we talk to author Jennifer Wallace about her new book, “Matte...
We discuss the seven deadly sins of disconnection—the habits that push others away. We also share an easy hack for making an environment mor...
By reading a novel, I learned to appreciate a celebrated piece of music. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gr...
The One-Minute Rule is one of the most popular organization hacks ideas we've ever shared—and if you've used it, you know why. But over the...
We talk about why it’s a good idea to avoid self-diagnosis. We also suggest an easy hack for people prone to worry, and share our progress o...
I am the laboratory, I am the notebook, and I am the museum. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin....
We discuss the Real Housewives and their lessons in time, hope, and perseverance. Plus we explore a new trend sweeping the world of Hollywoo...
In this Ask Us Anything episode, we tackle everything from sibling competition to book clubs to our family custom of not saying “I love you....
As an eight-year-old, my daughter Eleanor made a remark that is a reassuring reminder for many challenges we face. Resources & links related...
Conflict with a sweetheart or a child can be hard to resolve. In this Revisited episode, we share some of our most useful conversations for...
We talk about why proposing an anchor date makes it easier to set plans with friends. We also include answers from Questioners about why the...
Listening to Lady Gaga sing the theme song of iconic children’s TV show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” made me pay attention to the song’s fa...
We discuss whether we might be expecting too much these days from the workplace, from marriage, from schools, from family. We also talk abou...
We talk about why proposing a toast can boost our happiness and discuss many do’s and don’ts for making a good toast. We also discuss some f...
When Queen Elizabeth II encountered some friendly but clueless American tourists, she revealed her prankish sense of humor. Resources & link...
Why is it so hard to keep an exercise habit, even when we want to? We discuss what the Four Tendencies reveals about finding the approach th...
We talk about the value of self-knowledge and explore some of our favorite online personality quizzes and assessments. We also share listene...
Is there anything special about human beings? A long list of characteristics—some obvious, some surprising—sets humans apart from other crea...
As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a bonus episode designed to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement. In this epis...
We discuss the fact that when we extend ourselves—when we put ourselves out into the world—we can expect sometimes to feel awkward, remorsef...
We reflect on No-Spend February—what we didn’t buy, what we did buy, and what we learned. We also share a hack for successfully mixing frien...
Seeing my beloved father as a patient in the hospital reminded me of looking at class photos of young children. Among a sea of faces, it’s m...
Some people have no trouble meeting expectations for others but struggle to follow through on what they want for themselves. If that sounds...
Struggling to make progress on a habit? This episode offers a different approach—get a 14-day free trial of Activations (plus a big discount...
In honor of our “Steel” anniversary, we share some of our favorite suggestions, insights, hacks, and highlights from the previous year. Reso...
I learned something surprising in law school: To a great extent, we can’t be forced to follow the law; we must decide to follow the law. Res...
For many people, money is a source of anxiety and guilt. In this Roundtable conversation, we explore why the subject of money is so challeng...
We talk about how we’re using Determination Day (February 28) to reengage with our “26 for ’26” list. We also share listeners’ excellent sug...
When I called the emergency vet to ask a question about my dog Barnaby, her answer gave me an important insight into the challenge of decisi...
As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a listen-along episode to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement. Michelle Obama...
We talk why it’s valuable to “go for the no” instead of avoiding rejection and failure. Plus we give our suggestions for excellent same-day...
A famous quip illustrates an important point: Small debts burden the borrower; big debts burden the lender. Resources & links related to thi...
We talk about the power of reframing—specifically, reframing the meaning of a siren. We also talk about a passage from the novel “Little Wom...
In honor of No-Spend February, we talk about why it’s a good time to turn in your coins and to use up your gift cards. We also talk about th...
The traditional Russian practice of “sitting on suitcases” is an excellent ritual for anyone setting off on a trip. Resources & links relate...
Why is it so hard getting yourself to do what you want to do? This overview of the Four Tendencies explains why motivation works differently...
We share our plans for our next “No-Spend February”—our rules, our exceptions, and what we hope to learn. We also share a more elegant term...
A modern fable is an excellent illustration of a very popular loophole used to justify breaking good habits. Resources & links related to th...
We talk about the impulse to save things, such as stationery or fine china, even when it makes no sense. And we also talk about the puzzling...
In this episode, we talk about the recent death of our beloved father, Jack Craft—what we’ve experienced, what we’ve learned. We also share...