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Jan 2024
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Ep. 464: Follow the One-Minute Rule, Sta...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
About this episode

We talk about the one-minute rule, and why following this simple rule is so

effective. We discuss the fascinating new “Habits for Happiness” quiz that tells

you the next new habit that will make you happier. Also, we explore the question of “Who or what

makes you feel more calm?” and share listeners’ insightful and hilarious examples of “X is the new Y.”

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