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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Little Happier: A Happiness Lesson from Author Kurt Vonnegut’s Uncle

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

Education, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.713K Ratings

🗓️ 6 October 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Gratitude is a key to happiness, and while gratitude journals work for some, alternative practices also work—such as one simple approach suggested by author Kurt Vonnegut's uncle.

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0:00.0

Grutch, we talk all the time about how important sleep is. It matters so much. And for me,

0:07.0

now that Jack is back in school, I have to get up really early. It's even more important that I get a good night's sleep.

0:13.6

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0:24.8

and it has changed my life. I love it. Well, you spend a third of your life in bed, and so having a

0:33.6

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0:37.6

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0:43.3

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0:49.0

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0:56.7

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1:02.5

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1:07.7

When our dogs thrive, we thrive too.

1:10.6

Prioritizing their health means more joyful moments together, whether it's with walks, play,

1:15.6

or just having them close by.

1:17.6

I have a new puppy, Taffy, and along with our dog Barnaby, they make us so happy.

1:22.6

Now, with us humans, taking small, consistent daily actions to keep us healthy are so important

1:28.1

to our happiness, and that's important for our dogs, too.

1:31.6

That's why we love GetJoy's Freeze Dried Raw Dog Food.

1:35.4

GetJoy's Freeze Dried Raw Dog Food is made with real whole food ingredients like 100%

1:40.6

USDA sourced beef or chicken, pumpkin for digestion, salmon oil for their skin and coat.

1:46.6

Plus, it includes belly biotic blend with pre, pro, and postbiotics for gut health.

1:52.8

And it's great for a busy lifestyle. Just scoop and serve. No thawing or prep needed.

1:58.6

Plus, it's pantry friendly, no freezer space required.

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