We talk about the happiness that comes from getting a gift we don’t expect, and we discuss some quality screen time. We also consider the question: Does every family need a holiday-tradition-enforcer?
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Aug 22
More Happier: What Tattoo Would You Get? Plus How to Give Yourself Permission to Play
When relaxing feels like wasting time, you can trick yourself into enjoying it anyway. Plus, 16 things to try for happier, calmer parenting. Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Gretchen shares Chuck's tip for an ultra-quiet desk fan, plus more things we didn’t know [ ... Show More
26m 27s
Aug 19
Ep. 600: 600 Episodes of Happier! Listeners Share the Ideas that Stuck
Listeners share the insights and suggestions that have resonated with them most over the past 600 episodes. Mentioned in this episode: Power Hour (Apple, Spotify) Ta-Da Lists (Apple, Spotify) Outer Order, Inner Calm (Amazon, Bookshop) Reframing (Apple, Spotify) The Strategy of Pa ... Show More
34m 27s
Dec 2024
cozy season confessions: holiday joys and jitters
<p> today we’re diving into the real, cozy, yet chaotic side of the holidays.</p>
<p>from nostalgic moments and festive traditions to the stress of gift-giving and family tensions, the holiday season brings a mix of joy and jitters.</p>
<p>I’ll be sharing some of my own experienc ... Show More
27m 14s
Dec 2023
Thriving, Not Just Surviving Through the Holidays, with Sam
Sam and Robin are back for the annual holiday episode. They tackle questions about changing gift-giving culture in your family, creating holiday traditions in a relationship, and how to handle required family trips during the holidays. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and f ... Show More
33m 35s