Ep. 540: Very Special Episode: Treasure Trove of Easy Ideas to Add Whimsy to Daily Life
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
4.7 • 13K Ratings
🗓️ 25 June 2025
⏱️ 37 minutes
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Summary
In this Very Special Episode, we share dozens of ideas from listeners—and ourselves—about how to add an element of whimsy to everyday life, without needing to spend much time, energy, or money.
Resources & links related to this episode:
- Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood
- My article: Why Whimsy Is Having a Moment
- Elizabeth's newsletter: Happier in Hollywood
- Gretchen's book Happier at Home
- Bookshop.org
- Join other readers in person at an in-store event! For a list, head to happiercast.com/read25day
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