Ordinary belongings become precious as they persist. They make us feel rooted in our own existence, with the comforting feeling that “Some things will never change.” Things will change, of course—but using my parents’ brown bowl makes me feel like they won’t.
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Jul 18
More Happier: Reading Hacks, Book Recommendations, and Finding Your Perfect Summer Read
We revisit a favorite Try This at Home tip for getting more reading done, share listener hacks for building a happier reading life, and discuss how to discover books you'll love. Plus: recommendations for fascinating books about how things work. Revisited Highlights: Try This at ... Show More
34m 31s
Jul 15
Ep. 595: Always RSVP, & Why We Should Stop Over-delivering
Gretchen and Elizabeth discuss why we should always RSVP, and how to stop a simple gathering from, over time, becoming too much work. Episode Highlights: Try This at Home: Always RSVP — Why responding promptly (even with a "no") makes us a better guest [05:49] Happiness Hack: Try ... Show More
31m 17s
Aug 2024
Who We Are Has Always Been Enough
<p>Ever find yourself thinking that if you could just change one thing about yourself, everything would fall into place—your dream job, the perfect relationship, or that big opportunity? It's easy to forget that you're already enough, just as you are. In this episode, we dive int ... Show More
10m 30s