We talk about why instead of thinking about our future-selves, we might think about our past-selves. Also, a listener suggests a lovely family Valentine’s Day tradition, and we ask ourselves the question, “Am I an over-estimator or an under-estimator?”
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Sep 26
More Happier: Helping Rebel Kids with School—and Other Rebel Questions Answered
We revisit some of our most useful Four Tendencies conversations about Rebels, including listener advice for navigating school and ADHD, what actually motivates Rebels, and practical habit strategies shared by Rebels themselves. Mentioned in This Episode: The Four Tendencies in A ... Show More
39m 59s
Sep 23
Ep. 605: Why You Should Leave the House, Plus Why Sometimes You Don’t Need to Have an Opinion
We discuss why we should make an effort to leave the house. Plus, a stumbling block related to “having a take,” and a simple hack for reconnecting with people. Episode highlights: Try This At Home—Why leaving the house, even briefly, has a big effect on happiness [06:42] Happines ... Show More
34m 26s
May 2021
What I Would Tell My Younger Self
Do you ever think to yourself “wow, I wish someone would’ve told me that when I was younger”? Well, your wish is our command, haha, because in this weeks episode we reflect on the best lessons the past has taught us, how to live presently and use that wisdom in the future! Don't ... Show More
34m 9s
Dec 2021
Nostalgia and Reminiscing
Do you find yourself spending a lot of time thinking about the past? Thinking about friends you used to have, memories you treasure, or moments you wish you could go back to? In this episode, we talk about why reminiscing can be a bad thing, what we miss about the past, and how t ... Show More
35m 45s