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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Oct 18
Exercise Tips from NPR’s LifeKit: Could Watching TV Actually Help You Get Moving?
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: ... Show More
32m 42s
Oct 17
More Happier: Do you “Get to” or do you “Have to?”
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 ... Show More
29m 20s
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