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Ep. 601: Try "Do-Spend September," Plus a Five-Senses Hack For a Memorable Vacation
A counterpart to No-Spend February, "Do-Spend September" helps us spend what we have. We also share a five-senses hack for planning vacations that are much more fun. Episode highlights: Try This at Home: Observe a "Do-Spend September," the counterpart to No-Spend February [03:06] ... Show More
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Little Happier: NBA Players on the “Today” Show: When Lighthearted Humor Is Better than Sympathetic Silence
An exchange between Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart illustrates the fact that sometimes, we’re better off treating a painful subject with lighthearted humor rather than sympathetic silence. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com ... Show More
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Move Happier: Clear the Decks for September with 26 Quick Tasks (Bonus)
It's time to clear the decks for September. Here are 26 quick tasks to get you moving while you refresh your space for fall. Mentioned in This Episode: The Move 26 in ‘26 Challenge: https://gretchenrubin.com/move26in26/ Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: g ... Show More
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