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Jan 2023
29m 30s

Ep. 412: Turn Deprivation into Indulgenc...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
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In honor of “Dry January,” we explore why we might want to turn deprivation into indulgence (with alcohol or with anything else). We discuss listeners’ ideas for creative ways to approach the “23 in 23” tool, and share a suggestion from a Rebel about how Rebels can use this approach. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Ge ... Show More
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