I'm Gretchen Rubin and this is a little happier.

In episode 184 of the Happier Podcast, Elizabeth and I talked about using the annual holiday

of Labor Day, which we celebrate here in the United States, as a catalyst to reflect

on how to be happier in our work lives.

Elizabeth and I mentioned briefly a very wise observation that my father makes, and this

observation has been so useful to both of us in our lives that I thought it was worthy

of a bit more discussion.

What my father says is, for the most part, people are very reluctant to make changes,

and they're very influenced by inertia.

That means if you thought that it might be time to make a change, you probably should have

made that change six months ago.

Elizabeth and I have both absolutely found this to be true.

About work, about moving, about relationships, about many things.

I often remind myself, if I'm thinking about making a change.

I probably already long overdue for that change.

I'm Gretchen Rubin and I hope this makes your week a little happier.