Today
4054: Consistency is Consistently Overrated by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Personal Growth
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 4054: Tyler Tervooren challenges the common belief that relentless consistency is always the key to success, arguing that e ... Show More
8m 38s
Yesterday
4053: Sometimes Life Sucks and You Choose Joy Anyway by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress
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 4053: Krista explores how joy is not the absence of hardship but a daily practice that can coexist with fear, stress, pain, ... Show More
9m 59s
Jun 16
4052: A Personal Perspective on Time Management by Tonya Lester on Intentional Living
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 4052: Tonya Lester reflects on how the constant drive to be productive can pull us away from the moments that matter most, ... Show More
9m 31s
Apr 2022
Happier - Ep. 372: Make the Plan, Use the Print Function, and Susan Cain Describes the Beauty of the Bittersweet
We talk about why we should be the one to make the plan, a listener suggests a hack for making it easier to use online recipes, and “Quiet” author Susan Cain talks about the beauty of the “Bittersweet.” Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get ... Show More
33m 31s
Sep 2022
5 Life-Changing Habits | Jonathan Fields
<p>So we all have habits and routines, rituals, and behaviors that we do in the name of living our best lives. Well, sometimes we have things that are not so much in that, but that's what we're working towards. But which of those habits actually moves the needle the most? Put ano ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2020
Ep. 268: Limit Yourself to One Option, a Self-Care Solution, and Chris Guillebeau Talks about “The Money Tree” and Creating the Work Life We Want
NOTE: These episodes were recorded before the COVID-19 situation took hold. Given the rapidly changing situation, it’s jarring to hear us ignore it—and that’s why. We discuss why you might limit yourself to one option, we highlight a listener’s brilliant self-care solution for Ob ... Show More
31m 52s
Nov 2022
Happier - Ep. 404: Holiday Gift Guide, Save Time in a Long Line, and Temple Grandin Talks About “Visual Thinking”
We offer many suggestions for holiday gifts, of all kinds: substantial gifts, stock- stuffers, experiences-as-gifts, and handmade. We also share a hack for helping a long line to move more quickly, and we talk to scientist and writer Temple Grandin about her new book, “Visual Thi ... Show More
45m 27s
Feb 2022
Happier - Ep. 364: Use the “Calendar of Catalysts,” How to Work Joyfully for Change, and a Great Gift for Booklovers
We discuss the “Calendar of Catalysts,” which is a list of many different calendar dates to consider using for a fresh start. We also talk to author Karen Walrond about how to work for change without losing joy, and mention a great gift for booklovers. Get in touch: @gretchenrubi ... Show More
35m 46s
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; po ... Show More
35m 35s
Feb 2022
(227) Le Coût d’opportunité
À chaque instant, vous avez le choix. À chaque minute de votre vie, vous avez le choix d’utiliser vos ressources de la façon la plus utile pour vous. Le temps mental est la ressource pour laquelle on néglige le plus notre pouvoir de décision.Pourtant, quand on a une vision riche ... Show More
15m 10s
Jul 2022
Happier - Ep. 386: Find the Right Metaphor, Chop Your Salad, and Why That Line Seems to Move So Slowly
We discuss why choosing the right metaphor can help us better to reframe a situation, why understanding the psychology of waiting in line can make waiting more bearable, and offer a salad-related hack. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get i ... Show More
32m 47s
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 3095:
Aimee Stotts, writing for NoSidebar.com, illuminates the overwhelming nature of decision-making in "Simplifying the Little Areas of Life." She advocates for reducing choices in daily life, from war ... Show More