Today
3984: The Deep Reset by Cal Newport on Resetting Your Life
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 3984: Cal Newport draws on the myth of Odysseus to reveal how disruption can become a catalyst for building a deeper, more ... Show More
8m 16s
Yesterday
3983: Finding Groundedness in the Age of Anxiety by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Managing Anxiety
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 3983: Leo Babauta examines how constant uncertainty fuels anxiety and explains that the solution isn’t control, but buildin ... Show More
10m 21s
Apr 16
3982: Self-Discipline by Steve Pavlina on Strengthening Discipline
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 3982: Steve Pavlina breaks self-discipline down into five core pillars, Acceptance, Willpower, Hard Work, Industry, and Per ... Show More
9m 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
44m 12s
Jan 2022
Happier - Ep. 361: Cultivate a Rest Ritual. Celebrate “Twos-Day.” How to Stop Reading and Begin a Habit.
We discuss why you might cultivate a rest ritual, especially if you’re joining us for #Rest22in22. We also talk about celebrating the minor holiday of Tuesday, 2/2/2022, and a listener asks about how to stop reading and starting acting on a desired health habit. Get in touch: @gr ... Show More
27m 53s
Jan 2023
Little Happier: A Truth About Happiness That Confused Me for a Long Time
For a long time, when I tried to understand the nature of happiness, I was confused by one aspect of its nature. Finally, I figured it out: One of the best ways to make ourselves happy is to make other people happy; one of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy o ... Show More
3m 47s
Nov 2022
Little Happier: Sometimes, When We’re the Most Thankful, We Find It Hardest to Express Gratitude.
In Elizabeth Strout’s novel “Oh, William!” a character recalls the loving help she was given, and how she never forgot it. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft Get the podcast show notes by ... Show More
3 m
Feb 2023
More Happier - The Joy of Ferry Rides, the Fun of Thrillers, and the Bittersweet Feeling of Family Milestones
We discuss the fun of reading psychological thrillers as well as the delights of taking a New York City ferry. We also talk about the bittersweet pleasure of passing a family milestone, and (again) why pre-orders are such a source of happiness for authors. Get in touch: @gretchen ... Show More
20m 49s
Jan 2023
Little Happier: When Do I Feel the Joyous, Childhood Feeling of Expectancy?
Writer Betty MacDonald’s memoir reminds me that even as adults, to be happier, we should seek out experiences that will give us the “wonderful, joyous, childhood feeling of expectancy.” Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Insta ... Show More
3m 54s
Dec 2022
Little Happier: The Things That Go Wrong Often Make the Best Memories—Like My Daughter’s Tough Train Trip
A visit to the train station reminded me of a morning, years ago, when my daughter Eliza had a tough time boarding the train. It wasn’t much fun at the time, but looking back, it’s a happy memory. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in tou ... Show More
3 m
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
Jul 2022
More Happier - An Airport Epiphany, a Mystery Solved, and the Happiness of More Storage
We talk about a realization that Elizabeth had while waiting to board an airplane, and how a visit to the Met satisfied a longtime curiosity. Plus, the special satisfaction of getting more storage space. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get ... Show More
21m 36s
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Episode 3149:
In "Stop Crowding Out Your Happiness," Sarah Von Bargen of YesAndYes.org sheds light on the paradox of self-sabotage where we unintentionally dilute our joyful moments with overbooked schedules and ... Show More
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