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3999: Wrong Problems, Wrong Solutions by Greg Audino on Better Problem Solving

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 3999: Greg Audino explores how we often misidentify the real sources of our unhappiness, investing energy into “solutions” ... Show More

9m 30s

Yesterday

3998: Finding A New Way To React To Problems by Allison Carmen on Emotional Regulation

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 3998: Allison Carmen shares how a minor car accident turned into a powerful reminder that we can choose calm over conflict. ... Show More

7m 57s

Apr 29

3997: Sneaky Satisfaction of Complaining by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Breaking Complaint Habits

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 3997: Ellen Burgan unpacks why complaining feels so satisfying in the moment, offering validation, connection, and even a f ... Show More

9m 39s

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

32m 16s

Jul 2020

Little Happier: Habits Are the Invisible Architecture of Everyday Life

A passage from Christopher Alexander’s beautiful book The Timeless Way of Building is a good reminder of the importance of having habits that make our lives happier. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin Get the podcast ... Show More

2m 42s

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 22s

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

44m 12s

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

34m 31s

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

34m 20s

Feb 2022

(227) Le Coût d’opportunité

<p>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.</p><p>Pourtant, quand on a une vis ... Show More

15m 10s

Feb 2023

Little Happier: Patti Smith and the Haircut that Changed Her Life

In a striking story from her memoir Just Kids, Patti Smith describes why she decided to cut her own hair and how that decision changed her life. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft Get the ... Show More

3m 59s

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

31m 32s

3095: Simplifying the Little Areas of Li...