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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 346: Keep Lists in the Way That’s Right for You. Avoid a Routine. Celebrate Something Surprising.

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

Education, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.713K Ratings

🗓️ 6 October 2021

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

We talk about why we should keep to-do lists in the way that’s right for us (and we discuss the “Tackle Box” that give five options), why sometimes it’s helpful not to fall into a routine, and we share listeners’ idea for unconventional celebrations. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; [email protected] Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft Get the podcast show notes by email every week here: http://gretchenrubin.com/#newsletter Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: http://happiercast.com/346 Order a copy of Gretchen’s new book OUTER ORDER, INNER CALM here: http://outerorderinnercalmbook.com Leave a voicemail message on: 774-277-9336 For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to happiercast.com/sponsors Happier with Gretchen Rubin is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Do The Thing, Side Hustle School, Happier in Hollywood and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. This holiday season do something for a special person in your life.

0:05.3

You, give yourself a gift to raise your spirits and not just for the day.

0:10.0

BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist 100% online via video, phone, and live chat sessions.

0:16.4

And the holiday season is the perfect time to try it and see if therapy is for you.

0:20.8

After all, the holidays are a notoriously tough time between managing family dynamics,

0:25.8

racing from thing to thing, and braving the cold and dark weather, it's normal to feel down.

0:30.8

Having someone to talk to about how you're feeling and what you can do about it is truly a gift.

0:35.7

When you're armed with more information about what you're experiencing,

0:38.8

struggles can feel a little easier to manage. BetterHelp is much more affordable than in-person

0:43.4

therapy, and you can do it from the comfort of your home on a schedule that works for you.

0:47.7

So this holiday season give yourself a gift of better mental health, a gift that really does

0:52.5

keep on giving. Visit betterhelp.com to see if therapy is for you. That's better HELP.com.

1:02.4

Hello and welcome to Happier, a podcast about how to be happier.

1:06.4

This week we'll talk about why you should keep a to-do list in the way that's right for you,

1:11.6

and we'll take a deep dive into listeners' ideas for unconventional celebrations.

1:28.8

I'm Gretchen Reuben at Redder Who Studies, Happiness, Good Habits, and Human Nature.

1:32.9

I'm in New York City, and joining me today for MLA is my sister,

1:36.3

a listener of CREF, who is coming to New York City to visit me in just a few days. I cannot wait.

1:42.4

That's me, Elizabeth CREF, the TV writer and producer, living in L.A. and yes,

1:46.6

Pratch, I've already started the laundry to prepare what I'm going to take for New York.

1:52.4

Very excited. Excellent. And before we jump into this week's try, this at home,

1:57.6

we have a lot of updates, reminders, and announcements this week.

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