Ep. 478: An Easy Way to Make Life More Interesting, Plus Hacks for Creativity and Commuting
We talk about why it’s so enjoyable to read a book that sheds a light on how things work. We...
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Ep. 478: An Easy Way to Make Life More Interesting, Plus Hacks for Creativity and Commuting
We talk about why it’s so enjoyable to read a book that sheds a light on how things work. We...
32:31
Little Happier: One Easy Way to Make a Tough Decision
A corporation president found an unconventional way to make a multi-million dollar decision—a...
02:21
More Happier: Orangetheory, Excitement in Central Park, and Great Stationery
We talk about Elizabeth’s first visit to Orangetheory, Gretchen’s experience of the eclipse, and...
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We talk about why it’s a good idea to show ourselves (inspired by a Hollywood headshot story)....
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Little Happier: Justice O’Connor, “America the Beautiful,” and My America Feeling
During the memorial service for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the lyrics of “America...
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Ep. 476: If You Want Neither to Lie nor Tell the Truth, Plus a “Silky” Debate and a Yoga-Block Hack
We talk about how we can boost happiness by paying attention to the textures in our everyday...
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Little Happier: All This Junk Is an Expression of Love
When we’re unsuccessfully trying to get rid of our children’s old toys, or a sweetheart’s ragged...
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We explore the difference between discouraging “treadmill days” and energizing “finish-line...
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In honor of National Card and Letter Writing Month, we suggest writing cards or letters to boost...
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Little Happier: What Seems Important Isn’t Always What’s Actually Important
What seems important when events are unfolding isn’t always what turns out to be most...
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We talk about why it’s helpful to pay attention to how much time we spend venting, versus not...
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Little Happier: Dangers Don’t Always Feel Dangerous
When an activity feels ordinary—such as texting while walking—it doesn’t feel dangerous, and that...
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We talk about two shows that we’re enjoying: the YouTube Channel “Financial Audit” and the...
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Ep. 473: Schedule a “Loose-Ends Day,” Have an Adventurous Milestone Birthday, and Happier Parenting
We talk about why it can be helpful to schedule a “loose-ends day,” and we share a hack about an...
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Little Happier: A Teacher Found a Simple Way to Entertain and Occupy Her Kindergartners
An imaginative teacher devised a simple task that was deeply satisfying to the children in her...
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Ep. 472: ”No-Spend February,” Have a Hard Conversation While Walking, and Use Your Non-Dominant Hand
We report on our experiences with doing “No-Spend February.” We also discuss the suggestion to...
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Little Happier: Why Did This Couple Break Up as Soon as They Decided to Get Married?
What is the lesson of an incident I remember from law school, when a friend and his girlfriend...
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More Happier: Happiness on the Subway, the Fun of Watching Old Movies, and More on Clearing Clutter
We talk about a happiness-boosting observation from the New York City subway. We also talk about...
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Ep. 471: Allow a Tradition to Evolve, Easy Ways to Block Annoying Lights, and a Funny Look at Work
We explore why and how to allow an important tradition to evolve. We also share listeners’...
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Little Happier: Are You an Obliger Who Needs Accountability? Here’s a Surprising Solution.
In ancient Greece, early in his career, the statesman Demosthenes came up with an ingenious yet...
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