Yesterday
3890: This is What Most People Get Wrong About Willpower by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Behavioral Myths
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3890: Nir Eyal challenges the popular belief that willpower is a limited resource and reveals how this mindset can sabotage ... Show More
9m 23s
Yesterday
3889: How Social is Social Media? by Bonnie Brunet with No Sidebar on Digital Connection
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3889: Bonnie Brunet explores the emotional toll and illusion of connection fostered by Facebook, tracing her own 14-year jo ... Show More
9m 39s
Jan 24
3888: 9 Ways to Become an Optimist by Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Positive Perspective
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3888: Angel Chernoff shares nine powerful strategies for cultivating a more optimistic mindset, emphasizing that optimism i ... Show More
11m 45s
May 2022
More Happier - Good News from Fantasy Island, Discovering Books from a Favorite Author, and More Dolly Parton
We talk about some exciting news from the world of “Fantasy Island,” discuss the happiness of discovering some new books by a favorite author, and ask, “What would Dolly do?”Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @Gretch ... Show More
24m 10s
Mar 2023
More Happier: The Thrill of a Creative Spark, the Anticipation of Tickets to a Show, and We Enter the Debate on Thank-You Notes
We discuss the fun of “March Fourth” (March 4th) and the anticipation of going Isaac Mizrahi’s cabaret show. We also talk about getting a creative spark from a brilliant, unconventional book--Adrienne Kennedy’s “People Who Led to My Plays”—and we wade into the hot debate over tha ... Show More
20m 41s
Jan 2022
More Happier - Welcome to More Happier! The Beatles, the Real Housewives, and Why We Should Do What We Want
It's the first episode of "More Happier," the new bi-weekly series for 2022. We discuss what's making us more happier right now, and we talk about an easy tool for boosting happiness. Plus Elizabeth shares a happiness-related suggestion from the Real Housewives (Winston Churchill ... Show More
22m 3s
Jul 2022
More Happier - An Airport Epiphany, a Mystery Solved, and the Happiness of More Storage
We talk about a realization that Elizabeth had while waiting to board an airplane, and how a visit to the Met satisfied a longtime curiosity. Plus, the special satisfaction of getting more storage space.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet i ... Show More
18m 51s
Jan 2022
More Happier - Tackling an Eyesore, the Unforeseen Consequences of Getting a Dog, and YouTube!
We discuss the immense satisfaction that comes from clearing a messy shelf, Elizabeth describes some unforeseen consequences of getting a dog—and the podcast is now on YouTube.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @Gret ... Show More
21m 55s
May 2022
Little Happier: How a Writer Turned Her Dislike for the Movie “Entourage” into Support for a Cause She Believed In
Writer Wendy Molyneux found a way to use her own quirky tastes, and her hilarious writing, to make a contribution in her own way.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraftGet the podcast show notes ... Show More
3m 56s
Feb 2023
More Happier - The Joy of Ferry Rides, the Fun of Thrillers, and the Bittersweet Feeling of Family Milestones
We discuss the fun of reading psychological thrillers as well as the delights of taking a New York City ferry. We also talk about the bittersweet pleasure of passing a family milestone, and (again) why pre-orders are such a source of happiness for authors.Get in touch: @gretchenr ... Show More
18m 4s
Oct 2022
Happier - Ep. 398: Rest Your Senses, Give People Time to Themselves, and Find Tranquility by Tuesday
We talk about how and why we might rest our senses, discuss an easy hack for making family vacation time more pleasant, and talk to author Laura Vanderkam about concrete strategies for getting more done—including getting more fun.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; pod ... Show More
34m 20s
Nov 2022
Happier - Ep. 402: Why We Might Buy Ourselves Flowers, How to Find an Extra Hour, and Writing a Personal Manifesto
Inspired by listeners, we discuss the suggestion to buy ourselves flowers. We also discuss an easy way to carve out an extra hour each day and talk about why writing a manifesto is a great creative tool for making our lives happier. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; ... Show More
34m 9s
Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy talks about the sneaky satisfaction of complaining
Episode 2509: Sneaky Satisfaction of Complaining by Ellen Burgan
Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle bu ... Show More
