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Episode 3199:
Rediscover the beauty of experiences with Lisa Avellan's poignant reflections in "Why Memories are Better than Things." Through a nostalgic journey back to her childhood home's site, Lisa illustrat ... Show More
Today
3819: Falling into Minimalism: How I Became an Accidental Minimalist by Farnoosh Brock with Becoming Minimalist
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Episode 3819:
Farnoosh Brock recounts the unexpected journey that led her from overwhelm to clarity as she stumbled into minimali ... Show More
9m 46s
Yesterday
3818: Brain Training by Tynan on Mental Reprogramming
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Episode 3818:
Tynan explores how deliberate brain training can reshape your thinking, sharpen your focus, and help you operate wi ... Show More
9m 2s
Yesterday
3817: Practical Minimalism: Being a Minimalist with a Family by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism
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Episode 3817:
Rachel Jones redefines minimalism as a practical, adaptable mindset rather than a rigid lifestyle of deprivation. B ... Show More
8m 56s
Dec 2020
Ep. 302: Revisit a Book You Remember from High School or College, Ask Yourself, “Is There a Food I Enjoy Only When It’s Made the Way My Family Makes It?” and Why It’s a Good Idea to Run Errands in the Morning
We suggest revisiting a book that you still remember from high school or college (and reveal the books that we plan to revisit), discuss a funny food-related Know-Yourself-Better question, and explain why, during the winter months, it’s a good idea to run errands in the morning; ... Show More
26m 48s
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 along line to move more quickly, and we talk to scientist and writer TempleGrandin about her new book, “Visual Thinki ... Show More
44m 13s
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.comGet in touch ... Show More
3 m
Oct 2022
Happier - Ep. 399: Give a Holiday Gift to Your Future-Self, an Easy Photo Hack, and How to Keep Healthy Boundaries
We talk about how we can give a gift to our future-selves by starting to prepare for the holidays early. We also share a listener’s hack about getting great photos, and we talk to Whole30’s Melissa Urban about practical strategies for establishing healthy boundaries.Get in touch: ... Show More
33m 32s
Apr 2020
Ep. 271: Make Lists to Make Memories, an Easy Way to Make Zoom Meetings More Fun, and a Discussion about Meditation with Dan Harris of 10% Happier.
We discuss why you might make lists to make memories, we talk about a fun, easy way to enliven Zoom meetings, and Dan Harris of 10% Happier explains how and why meditation can be helpful during these tough times.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin ... Show More
31m 52s
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
Mar 2021
Ep. 318: Look at Your Home with the Eyes of a Stranger, Some Terrific Before-and-After Clutter Stories, and Valuable Lessons from the Pandemic
We discuss why you might look at your home through the eyes of a stranger, why a simple hook can be so useful , share some excellent before-and-after clutter-clearing triumphs, and discuss listeners’ response to the question, “What valuable lesson have you learned from the pandem ... Show More
28m 6s