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 silenc...
24 Elo 6min
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://gretc...
23 Elo 33min
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: Gret...
22 Elo 26min
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, Spotif...
19 Elo 34min
Little Happier: Why NBA Star Jalen Brunson Values Persistence over Pyrotechnics
NBA star Jalen Brunson gives a surprising answer to the question, “What play best embodies this entire title run?” Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin....
17 Elo 5min
More Happier: Take Better Care of Yourself—Treat Yourself Like a Toddler, Dog, Teenager, and Professor
We revisit one of our favorite happiness ideas: Treat Yourself Like a _____. Over the years, we've explored many variations on this theme, including treating yourself like a toddler, a dog, a teenager...
15 Elo 33min
Ep. 599: Treat Your Home Like a Hotel, Plus a Common Relationship Blindspot
Why you should treat your home like a hotel, and a common blindspot that can lead to unnecessary conflict. Plus a relationship hack. Episode highlights: Try This at Home: treat your home like a...
12 Elo 32min
Little Happier: Are You a Clutch Player or a Fast Starter?
Many players and teams struggle during clutch time—but not every player or team faces that challenge. Never assume that your problems are the same as other people’s. Connect with Us: Email: p...
10 Elo 4min
