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We discuss how we’re doing on some items from our “25 for ’25 lists,” and how book writing is going for both of us. Plus we talk about the joys of reading commercial fiction from the 1980s. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit G ... Show More

We discuss why it’s useful to identify the "ugliest thing" in your life—i.e., what aspect needs the most attention? We also share an easy hack about enhancing family memories, and we explore a Four-Tendencies situation involving a young-adult son's surprising reaction to his fath ... Show More

With time and experience, we learn “Secrets of Adulthood,” and parenthood teaches us many of those lessons. Resources & links related to this episode: "Secrets of Adulthood" Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selli ... Show More

Redefine masculinity for true strength. Explore emotional vulnerability and break free from stereotypes with mindfulness techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

When you express a negative emotion, how often are you told to “be positive” or “stay strong”? Today, we want to reframe how you think about strength. To be human is to experience the full range of the human experiences, so the next time you think to choose stoic strength over te ... Show More

We all have the power to choose what we magnify in our lives whether we realize it or not. Are we quick to point out our own weaknesses and shortcomings? Or do we recognize that true progress is made when we focus on developing our strengths instead? In today's episode Jay Shetty ... Show More

We are all gifted with different strengths and when we utilize these unique gifts we elevate our potential at being more joyful and resilient.  If you’re curious what your strengths are, you’ll know by the end of this episode!       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast ... Show More

Gratitude is powerful. And it is a skill we can learn and practice.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

With great power, comes great Distractibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Trying – And Failing – To Tame the Mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

We all strive to be better and grow stronger but if we don’t temper that strength with a humble awareness, then we risk becoming monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices