Ep. 605: Why You Should Leave the House, Plus Why Sometimes You Don’t Need to Have an Opinion
Happier with Gretchen RubinShow Notes
We discuss why we should make an effort to leave the house. Plus, a stumbling block related to “having a take,” and a simple hack for reconnecting with people.
Episode highlights:
Try This At Home—Why leaving the house, even briefly, has a big effect on happiness [06:42]
Happiness Hack: a tip for reconnecting with people you haven't talked to in a while [15:30]
Happiness Stumbling Block— We don't have to have an opinion on everything [21:00]
Demerits and Gold Stars: Gretchen’s Demerit: Leaving her shoe in a cab—Gold Star to the cab company! Elizabeth’s Gold Star: Dinner at the Garland Hotel [23:56]
Mentioned in this episode:
Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft by Harlan Coben — upcoming book club pick
Kate Bowler's "Everything Happens" newsletter
Free 7-Day Email Challenge: Boost Your Energy Through Movement
Blacktail by Scott Hawkins (Amazon, Bookshop)
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