Little: The Book “The Hobbit Boredom” Illustrates How Boredom Can Spark Creativity
The dull task of grading papers inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the first line of his masterpiece, “The Hobbit.” Boredom can lay the groundwork for great creativity. To learn more about listener ...
28 Aug 20173min
Ep. 131: Do 10 Jumping Jacks
Do ten jumping jacks, how to stop constantly checking your devices, and why life is like high school. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/131; 774...
23 Aug 201730min
Little: Sometimes, It’s Better to Help than to Sympathize
Instead of joining in the commiseration, my friend took action to help. Sometimes, it’s better to help than to sympathize. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
21 Aug 20173min
Ep. 130: 7 Myths of Happiness
In this Very Special Episode, we discuss the seven myths of happiness. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/130; 774-277-9336. To learn more ab...
16 Aug 201737min
Little: Don’t Sleep Through Beautiful Moments
This conversation happened 23 years ago, and lasted about five minutes, but I’ve regretted it ever since. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...
14 Aug 20172min
Ep. 129: September is the Other January
Why we should remember that September is the other January, the fun of personalized post-it notes, and the challenge of what “they” think. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretch...
9 Aug 201735min
Little: Why Andy Warhol Wanted to Have a Boss—on Retainer
I agree wholeheartedly with Andy Warhol. Sometimes I wish I had a boss who could tell me what to do, so I wouldn’t have to figure it out myself. Agree? To learn more about listener data and our pr...
7 Aug 20172min
Ep. 128: Connect With TV
Why it’s helpful to connect with TV, a way to give up the snooze alarm, and a discussion of whether you can be a mix of the Four Tendencies. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gret...
2 Aug 201738min
