A Little Happier: In Russell Hoban’s brilliant picture book “A Bargain for Frances,” Frances observes, “Being careful is not as much fun as being friends. Do you want to be careful, or do you want to be friends?” An important question for adults as well as children.

Podcast 118: Design your summer, start a podcast club, and ask yourself - are you the difficult one?

A Little Happier: A happiness lesson from Judd Apatow: We have to be very careful not to assume that we can predict how other people respond to our actions—especially to big, dramatic gestures.

Podcast 117: Write a haiku, look for help from YouTube videos, how introverted parents can manage an extroverted child, and are you a "revealer" or a "concealer"?

A Little Happier: My mother’s advice about an irksome renovation problem reminded me of an important Secret of Adulthood: Sometimes, the best solution is to do nothing at all.

Podcast 116: Start your own side hustle, avoid the happiness stumbling block of "raising the bar," and whether we should plan our encounters with friends.

A Little Happier: My father gave me some sage parenting advice when he told me, “At some point you have to switch from being advisor to being a cheerleader.” I realized I’d probably already reached that point with my older daughter.

Podcast 115: Boost your energy, why it can be helpful to listen to music in a foreign language, and a deep dive into the happiness stumbling block of loneliness.

A Little Happier: We may wish our children used their time more “productively,” but we don’t always know when time is wasted—or not. What looks like wasted time could actually turn out to be quite productive.

Podcast 114: Why and how to say you're sorry, an interview with Hollywood legend Sherry Lansing, a travel-related happiness hack, and Elizabeth conquers blepharitis.

A Little Happier: A note on a friend’s computer taught me a giant lesson about writing--and life: Down with boredom. Skip the boring parts!

Podcast 113: Why you should reclaim your dump zones, how to make a tough decision, and is your birthday important to you?

A Little Happier: One of the most irksome ways to waste time is to do something well that we need not do at all.

Podcast 112: Pick a uniform, time yourself doing a task, a deep dive into an irksome request from a boss - plus the benefit of sloth videos.

A Little Happier: Sometimes, with even just one comment, we can help other people to see themselves differently.

Podcast 111: Beware of "storage," a hack about flipping a coin, and more on the constant challenge of email.

A Little Happier: I often think of this old joke in the context of habit change: If we want to find what we’re looking for, we have to search in the right place.

Podcast 110: Very Special Episode -- are you lonely? We talk about different types of loneliness, and what to do about them.

A Little Happier: One of my favorite passages from C. S. Lewis's brilliant children's novel “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” holds a terrific happiness reminder: we can always try minding our own business.

Podcast 109: Pay attention to the light, a great idea for an April Fool's Day tradition, and a demerit for talking too much.

A Little Happier: As Benjamin Franklin explained, experience is a great teacher. A tough teacher, but a great teacher.

Podcast 108: Turn your shower into a "happiness booth," the self-knowledge question inspired by the movie "Before Sunrise," and the challenge of saying "no" to your boss.

A Little Happier: Even if it’s not necessary, it’s sweet when our efforts are appreciated.

Podcast 107: Talking to Susan Cain, founder of the "Quiet Revolution," about introverts; plan a surprise date, and how to discover and listen to more podcasts.

A Little Happier: A college friend told me, "Never have a crush on just one person." In romance and in work, it’s helpful to have more than one interest going at a time.

Ep. 106: Our second anniversary! Favorite Try-This-At-Home tips, some great before-and-after stories, and our favorite moments from the past year.

A Little Happier: One of my mother’s favorite teaching stories is a reminder that we can never know what’s good news, or bad news.

Podcast 105: Why we should try to leave on a high note, child-like wonder vs. adult-like wonder, and a confession of unjust accusation.

A Little Happier: A happiness lesson from a song from the Broadway show “Oklahoma!”: “I don’t say I’m no better than anybody else, but I’ll be danged if I ain’t jist as good.”

Podcast 104: Why it's fun to have a life-story conversation, how to handle the emotional toll of the news, and more ideas for combating the Travel Beast..

A Little Happier: My sister the sage Elizabeth made one of her wise observations--which she learned the hard way, in Hollywood--“'yes' comes right away; 'no' never comes."

Podcast 103: Pick the right moment to have a tough conversation, how to be happier during a tough time, and a deep dive into the Instagram #Happier2017 project

A Little Happier: We can’t find more happiness, more adventure, more richness to an experience that we bring to it.

Podcast 102: Why finding the missing puzzle piece can boost happiness, taming the "travel beast," and how personalized mugs can help solve the problem of the messy office kitchen.

A Little Happier: There are few iron laws of the universe, but one such law seems to be: No deposit, no return. We never get out of things more than we put into them.

Podcast 101: Do something for your future self, think about whether you’re an “integrator” or “compartmentalizer,” and how flying wish paper can soothe heartache.

A passage from Ruth Ozeki’s novel “A Tale for the Time Being” provides a beautiful image of letting go of sorrow.

Special Episode 100: To celebrate our 100th consecutive episode, we did a Very VERY Special Episode, where we answered questions from listeners.

A Little Happier: My friend told me the story of her personal miracle: the time her local subway ran express all the way downtown. I remember that: my inconvenience may be someone else's miracle.

Podcast 99: Ep. 99: Get self-insight by taking personality quizzes, a hack for better emails, and how to address book club conflicts.

A Little Happier: Way back in 1662, Samuel Pepys made a diary entry that reminds me that to be happy, I have to keep a contented heart.

Podcast 98: Why it boosts happiness to have a quest, an interview with Gary Taubes about the case against sugar, and impassioned praise for a Uniqlo vest.

A Little Happier Announcement! I’m launching The Onward Project, a family of podcasts all about how to make your life happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. Here, I introduce Chris Guillebeau and his “Side Hustle School” and Kim Scott and Russ Laraway and their “Radical Candor.”

Ep. 97: How to start your own happiness project, a deep dive into the subject of break-ups, and the challenge of book groups

A Little Happier: Reading Harold Nicolson’s reflection that an “Englishman would not like to take snapshots of a fine vessel sinking” reminds me to ask myself: How, in my own life, can I live up to the highest ideas of my country?

Podcast 96: Set your holiday intention, tackle the problem of shared work, identify some inexpensive gifts—and how to make a graham-cracker holiday house.

A Little Happier: I offered some people my taxi, and it struck me: we never know the true consequences of our actions, big or small, for good or for ill.

Podcast 95: Why it’s helpful to practice mis-en-place, the tragedy of the messy commons in the office kitchen, and a gold star related to the flu vaccine.

A Little Happier holiday hack: A fun exercise is to choose a one-word theme for the new year -- such as Novel, Travel, Rest, Free, Finish, Upgrade.

Ep. 94: Why you shouldn't treat yourself, an interview with writer and podcaster Jonathan Fields, and why you should put a shoe in the hotel safe

A Little Happier: During busy holiday time, it’s tempting to say “no” to try to make life easier, but in the end, we’re usually happier if we say “yes”—to the office party, the school show, or the holiday gathering.

Podcast 92: Find something to admire, figure out your energy level, and how to survive an (amicable) romantic split.

A Little Holiday Hack: During the busy holiday season, remember to carve out some time for rest and silence.

For the holidays, leave something unsaid, an interview with Note to Self’s Manoush Zomorodi, and how taking seconds might help you eat more healthfully.

A Little Happier: My boss managed to sum up a library’s worth of good advice in a five-word sentence.

Podcast 91: Delete a productivity-depleting app and listen to some "Happier 911" songs.

A Little Happier: Flannery O’Connor explains that a country lady remarked, of her short stories, “Them stories just gone and shown you how some folks would do.” And so it goes.

Episode 90: In this Very Special Episode, we discuss the "Essential Seven" areas for happiness and habits.

A Little Happier: In Willa Cather’s novel “O Pioneers!” a sister and brother never forget the wild duck they saw playing in the river.

Episode 89: Control the cubicle in your pocket, send an actual invitation to an event, and consider the question: "If people could change one of your habits, what would they pick?"

Podcast 88: Why it's fun to celebrate holiday breakfasts, how keeping a journal for medical visits can make life easier, and the challenge of handling criticism.

A Little Happier: A story from the life of St. Therese of Lisieux is a good reminder about how to accept a gift in the right spirit.

Podcast 97: Live from Seattle! Identify your “Happiness 911” song, take a deep dive into manifestos, explore the Four Tendencies--plus an interview with Chris Guillebeau.

A Little Happier: When we follow our natural interests and inclinations, it’s surprising how often we form the relationships that can help us succeed.

Podcast 86: Why it's good to be the bearer of good news (at least sometimes), how other people affect our habits for better and for worse, why you should read a book related to a vacation, and a look at Obliger-rebellion.

A Little Happier: In a happy life, it’s helpful to keep a little space completely clear and open, but it’s also helpful to make room for some messiness, some unexpected treasure.

Podcast 85: Why you should give yourself something to look forward to; whether you’ve ever had an uneasy response to a gift, and Gretchen talks about her “Bowl of Requirement.”

A Little Happier: If we really want to pursue some course, the fact that we’re not “good” at it shouldn’t stop us.

Podcast 84: Why it can be helpful to do something every day, instead of some days; why it's helpful to keep a trash bag in the car; and how to handle the annoyance of a friend who's always late.

The artist Frank Stella’s remark is a happiness koan; it has great meaning, though it’s not exactly clear what that meaning is.

A Little Happier: In Piers Anthony’s fantasy novel “A Spell for Chameleon,” a character knows just what to say.

Podcast 81: Why it’s satisfying to introduce a specific topic into a conversation, why you might want to park at the far end of the parking lot--and is it acceptable to ignore the Olympics?

A Little Happier: Why a boy didn’t play with the toys his grandmother gave him.

Podcast 80: Elizabeth and I focus on Gary Chapman's mega-bestselling book, "The Five Love Languages." Are you Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, or Physical Touch?

A Little Happier: In a few words on a postcard to a fan, Ray Bradbury makes a key point about happiness.

Podcast 79: Why it’s helpful to revive a dormant friendship, a deep dive into listeners’ favorite “yearbook quotes,” and the burning question of whether an Abstainer can indulge in chocolate, in moderation.

Podcast 78: We talk about why you might want to seek out silence, why a happiness hack used by our parents worked so well, and why it’s helpful to consider “Am I more pulled toward leisure or toward work?”

A Little Happier: Sisters Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron--and the reminder that there are many kinds of love.

Podcast 77: We talk about why it's fun to plan an "errand date," a happiness hack for dealing with other people's clutter, and the value of improving the nasty areas of your home.

Podcast 76: Why it's stimulating to write your manifesto; the joy of bringing your own condiments; and a listener requests suggestions for great wedding readings.

Podcast 75: Why it’s fun to become a minor expert (like color or Real Housewives)——and also why it's fun to use the app TimeHop, to spark happy memories. We do a deep dive into the choice of a signature color and discuss how to help a Rebel sweetheart apply for a job. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/75; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 74: Choose your "senior quote," use the powerful Strategy of Pairing to change your habits, and we also talk quite a bit about the Four Tendencies. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/74; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: I quote from Michael Thompson's excellent parenting book "Mom, They're Teasing Me" about the fact that we can't spare our children normal social pain.

Podcast 73: Why we should get rid of something (like a shoe without a mate) as soon as it's useless; what to do when everything "turns to ashes," as recently happened to Elizabeth--and something beautiful that's yours for free. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/73; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: I was very reassured when a friend talked to me before a job interview, and I realized that if other people think I can do a job, I can probably do it.

Podcast 72: Why we’re happier when we have room of our own, the challenge of the “incomplete upgrade,” and Gretchen gives herself a demerit for a parenting mistake. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/72; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: A conversation I had with my husband, during the first year we were married, helps to remind me: Well, I may not the best at something, but I'm probably not the worst.

Podcast 71: Choose a signature color, ask yourself, "Am I an alchemist or a leopard?" -- and fighting FOMO. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/71; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: In his memoir, actor Rob Lowe recounts a conversation between his young son and President Clinton that shows that sometimes, we can be generous by taking. In this case, the President accepts a stuffed frog.

A Little Happier: Give yourself a lucky charm. It may work, even if you don't believe in it!

Podcast 69 Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/69; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: There's no one-size-fits-all solution for happiness. Instead of struggling to fit ourselves into a "Procrustean bed," we should suit ourselves.

Podcast 68: How to be on time, why we should treat ourselves, how an Obliger can stick to a budget, and Elizabeth is thrilled with an app that lets her scan documents. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/68; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: Inspired by Picasso, I ask myself, "Am I painting my own fakes?"

Podcast 67: Design your summer, a deep-dive into the emotionally charged subject of thank-you notes, mother-in-law woes, and the problem of the partial move. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/67; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: W. H. Auden and Flannery O'Connor both express an idea that I think about often: Accept myself, and expect more from myself.

Podcast 66: Give advice only when asked, and the challenges of email etiquette and vacation hangovers. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/66; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: There's great value, especially in a family, in knowing when to say nothing.

Podcast 65: Enjoy your home's special features, Arianna Huffington talks about why we should get enough sleep, and I give a gold star to my children's literature reading groups. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/65; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: People do best what comes naturally.

Podcast 64: Go slow to go fast; what do you lie about (Elizabeth and I confess our lies), and we introduce a new segment, the "Happiness Hack." My hack is trivial, but a happiness-booster. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/64; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier -- The days are long, but the years are short.

Episode 63: Why it's important to have a strategy for online passwords, the trickiness of using rewards to strengthen habits, and Elizabeth and I debate a question about thank-you notes. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/63; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. In other words, don't get it perfect, get it going. Done is better than perfect. Etc!

Podcast 62: Don't accumulate excessive amounts of anything; it's tough when worlds collide; a Questioner wants to be a better spouse to an Obliger, and I fail to visit Central Park--again. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/62; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: Remember to go outside.

Podcast 61: Stop apologizing, do you prefer variety or familiarity, and the problem of passwords. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/61; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: Outer order contributes to inner calm. More, really, than it should.

Episode 60: A Very Special Episode. Henry and I visit Elizabeth on the set, and discuss you should let people do their jobs, interview Helen Childress, and hear a guest gold star from Elizabeth's writing partner Sarah Fain. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/60; 774-277-9336.

Episode 59: Find your lucky charm, distract yourself for 15 minutes, some great mantras from listeners -- and Elizabeth feels godparent guilt. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/59; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: Sometimes, by being more demanding, we're actually being more generous.

Podcast 58: Find your area of refuge, the pressure of birthdays, and how to get up earlier. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/58; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: Stressed? Try this quick tip.

Podcast 57: Pick a mantra for the day, avoid the awful habit of "awfulizing," and dealing with "The Chair" where clothes collect. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/57; 774-277-9336.

A Little Happier: First one of the new mini-episodes! It's a Secret of Adulthood: Enthusiasm is the best teacher.

Podcast 56: Schedule time to worry, learn to avoid loopholes, and how to deal with a writers' accountability group that is starting to shirk writing. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/56; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 55: The dilemma of switching bags, do you prefer long or short discussions, the story of the Monkey and the Banana--and scratch-n-sniffs! Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/55; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 54: Our one-year anniversary! We talk about the most popular try-this-at-home tips, listeners give their before-and-after stories, and we highlight our favorite moments. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/54; 774-277-9336.

Happier Podcast 53: Put the word "meditation" before any dull task, consider the stumbling block of competitive parenting, and listener ideas for storing recipes. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/53; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 52: Ask yourself, "What happens if I ignore this?" an interview with Whole30's Melissa Hartwig, I struggle with an unwanted errand, and Elizabeth discloses her favorite reality TV podcasts. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/52; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 51: How to disguise the fact that you don't remember someone's name; why if-then planning helps us to keep good habits, the challenge of returning family phone calls--and adult coloring books! Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/51; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 50: Why you should ask for a favor, cooperation vs. competition, information overload, and I don't do a good job handling my daughter's request for more ear-piercings. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/50; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 49: Live from San Francisco! With special guests Nir Eyal and Jake Knapp. Plus how to travel with tears, deal with public speaking -- and Elizabeth identifies her favorite new place in San Francisco. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/49; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 48: Create a temporary photo gallery, the happiness challenge of the Sunday blues, and the joy of listening to the Harry Potter audio-books. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/48; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 47: Control your exit, harness the power of convenience, and Elizabeth misses out on the opportunity to have a romantic moment with Adam. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/47; 774-277-9336.

Podcst 46: Don't get organized, dealing with storing sentimental items, coping with rewards and treats -- and we hit five million downloads! Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/46; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 45: Elizabeth and I are both home for the holidays, back in Kansas City. We start the episode in our favorite KC diner, Winstead's, then talk to some special guests. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/45; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 44: Drew Barrymore interview! So fascinating. Plus we talk about having an end-of-the-year ritual, procrastinating about Christmas decorations, and the joy of temporary tattoos. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/44; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 43: Listener Roundup of the Four Tendencies. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/43; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 42: Act the way you want to feel; try resisting temptation by abstaining altogether; and I use the Strategy of Convenience to get back to the gym. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/42; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 41: Take one thing with you to fight clutter, tackle the challenge of impulse buying -- and I haven't been going to the gym. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/41; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 40: Very Special Episode, holiday theme! Listeners answer: "What's your Try This at Home tip for the holidays?" and "What's the essential element of the holidays, for you?" Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/40; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 39--Elizabeth talks about getting fired; do you want more time for friends or for solitude; and Elizabeth gets a surprise dinner. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/39; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 38 -- A close look at the Rebel Tendency. Do you hate being told what to do--even telling yourself what to do? Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/38; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 37: A close look at the Obliger Tendency. Are you like Elizabeth, and find it easy to meet outer expectations (a work deadline) but struggle to meet inner expectations (New Year's resolution)? Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/37; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 36: We're talking about the Four Tendencies Framework, and this week, we focus on the Questioner Tendency, with the help of Christy Fletcher. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/36; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 35: In the first of four episodes about the Four Tendencies framework, we talk about "Upholders." Also, Elizabeth misses the blood moon and Gretchen recommends a Jewel video. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/35; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 34: Have a difficult conversation; a talk with Lisa Randall, Harvard physics professor and Writer (and Rebel) -- plus, hard-boiled eggs. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/34; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 33: Try a boot camp, put away those last items -- and have you ever experienced a "Lightning Bolt" change in your habits? I have. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/33; 774-277-9336.

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Podcast 32: Why Elizabeth and I raise the bar; why, surprisingly, teasing can be a happiness stumbling block--and we want your comments about the Four Tendencies! Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/32; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 31: Observe a threshold ritual, for gratitude; identify your personal symbols; and remember to check your passport's expiration date. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/31; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 30: Very Special Episode! My daughter Eliza is our guest. Her try-this-at-home is "Give yourself a mission." She asks: "What advice would you give your 16-year-old self?" Too many facial products, so happy to be getting a dog. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/30; 774-277-9336.

Episode 29: Why Elizabeth and I lower the bar ("don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good"), use the clean slate to change habits, and try to end food waste. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/29; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 28: Don't interview for pain; face the challenge of shared work--and whether or not to keep ice cream in the freezer. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/28; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 27: Need to make an important decision? Choose the bigger life. Also, what's your "tell"?--and I reveal whether we're getting a dog. (What's your guess?) Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/27; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 26: Pick a one-word theme for the year. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/26; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 25: Hilarious writer A. J. Jacobs suggests several try-this-at-home tips: improve your posture; brainstorm for fifteen minutes; sustainable honesty; eat from the fridge, not the pantry. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/25; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 24: We discuss why we should take photos of everyday life; the tension that exists in love ("you're awesome" vs. "you can do better") -- and should my family get a dog? Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/24; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 23: Why you should choose an office TV show; when enjoying something, do you prefer to "savor" or "spree," how to keep healthy habits while traveling; and why it's great to have a lovey-dovey husband. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/23; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 22: We have a theme this week -- creativity! Save Your String, Listen to Rosanne Cash, Fight Drift, and a Lesson from the Writers' Room. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/22; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 21: Why it's a good idea to join or start a group, and also to put something on the schedule. Also, how to enjoy the present moment -- and Elizabeth again celebrates her treadmill desk. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/21; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 20: Listen to listeners! We hear answers to the question, "If you could change one aspect of a relationship, what would you change?" and people's demerits and gold stars. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/20; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 19: Enjoy the fun of failure, here ABC news anchor Dan Harris discuss his on-air panic attack and why he started meditation. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/19; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 18: Buy an experience, use the Strategy of Foundation (eat and drink right, sleep, move, and unclutter) and the challenge of good table manners. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/18; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 17: Why it's a good idea to have an exact place for everything; beware of anything we call "our preciousss," the challenge of staying in touch, and how to re-frame the experience of plane rides. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/17; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 16: Imitate a spiritual master, use the Strategy of Monitoring to improve your habits, stay happy through transitions--and acknowledge pink eye right away. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/16; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 15: Be a tourist in your own city, a talk with Tom Rath, the challenge of snooze alarms, Gretchen's deep appreciation of clear plastic sleeves to organize papers, and Elizabeth's bad habit of asking the same question repeatedly. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/15; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 14: Cultivate a shrine, know what's different about you to figure out how to set up your habits for success, and -- do you suffer from hostess neurosis? Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/14; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 13: Why you should stop reading a book, a know-yourself-better quiz (are you an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel?), and the trap of free stuff. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/13; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 12: Why it can be a good idea to indulge in a modest splurge, Tiggers vs. Eeyores, the challenge of road rage, and April Fool's Day pranks. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/12; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 11: Why we should "make the positive argument," are you a simplicity-lover or an abundance-lover, why it's hard to do the things that make us happy--and Elizabeth's sunscreen confession. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/11; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 10: We recorded this episode as we observed one of our sisterly rituals: when we're together, we clean Elizabeth's closet. Hilarious discussion of many clutter-clearing ideas. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/10; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 9: Treat yourself, but be wary of invoking "YOLO"; the challenge of changing someone else's habit; Elizabeth TPs a friend's house. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/9; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 8: Why we should give warm hellos and good-byes, ask ourselves what we did for fun when we were ten years old, and cultivate an atmosphere of growth. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/8; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 7: Treat yourself like a toddler, consider the "oppositional conversational style" (a/ka/ "I'm right, you're wrong"), what to do if if other people won't cooperate with a habit change, and the benefits of lowered expectations. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/7; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 6: Try the habit of weekly Power Hour, learn about yourself by asking the uncomfortable question"Whom do I envy?" and remember to enjoy the process. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/6; 774-277-9336.

Episode #5: Embrace good smells, and remember that working can be one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/5; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 4: On the One-Sentence Journal, Marathoners vs. Sprinters at Work, and Parking Lot Snacks. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/4; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 3: Gretchen and Elizabeth share one of the easiest, quickest, and most popular ways to start your day off right. Plus, they discuss Elizabeth’s biggest pet peeve at the office, and share their weekly Demerit and Gold Star. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/3; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 2: In this episode, Gretchen and Elizabeth vow to set alarms for their bed times, decide if they're abstainers or moderators, discuss how novelty boosts happiness, and share their weekly Demerit and Gold Star. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/2; 774-277-9336.

Podcast 1: We discuss the one-minute rule for tackling clutter, whether you're a "satisficer" or "maximizer," the infamous one-coin loophole--plus Elizabeth talks about the treadmill desk that I gave her. Want to get in touch? @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/1; 774-277-9336.