I love doing these episodes because they are a reminder for me as I create them and you as you listen to them that we can always pay attention to what’s saving our lives. What’s giving us joy and hope and rest and fun? It’s easy to survive every day or focus on what’s productive, but we also want to notice, maybe even way more so so, the things that make lif ... Show More
Sep 14
How to Get Stronger Without Making It Your Whole Life
Protein, strength, body recomposition, weighted vests, magnesium, the new darling of the food world: cottage cheese… all of these things are everywhere. It feels like every other post I see on Instagram is about women’s health.I think that physically caring for ourselves is a fai ... Show More
49m 58s
Sep 7
10 Essential Rules for Life Admin
Life admin is a bear. There’s healthcare, insurance, home care, auto care, childcare, finances and budgeting and investing, taxes, schedules, legal stuff. And it does not include regular daily things like meals and chores and doing your job and taking a shower and going to sleep. ... Show More
51m 35s
Aug 31
#484 - Decide What You Want More Of
Last week, we decided what we’re done with, and this week we’re going to add instead of subtract. By the end of this episode, I want you to have identified one pleasurable thing that you enjoy and have a plan to add it to your life. One is better than zero, and six will lead to z ... Show More
39m 29s
Nov 2022
Happier - Ep. 403: Save Someone’s Life, Preserve Friendships, Try Packing Cubes, and Does It Matter If You’re Late?
We talk about the question, “Have you ever saved someone’s life?” and ways that we might save a life. We also discuss readers’ suggestions about ways to use packing cubes, time capsules, and how to encourage a student to show up to school on time. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @e ... Show More
35m 1s
Dec 2018
TRAILER: Life Lessons Series – L.L.S.
Story time.My love, if you have been listening to the podcast you may have heard a little bit about my story. This year I decided to open up and share my story with my community, you.I am such a firm believer in the power of sharing our stories, in order to empower others to hea ... Show More
6m 49s