Reflect on “Halfway Day,” Plus How Abstainers Can Moderate

We’re halfway through the year. Gretchen and Liz share how to treat July 2 as a built-in reset to reflect on what’s working and what isn’t.

  • Try This at Home: Prepare for Halfway DayUse “Halfway Day” on July 2 to review your aims for the year [05:48]
  • Happiness Hack: Name Your Days of the WeekTo make work easier, give a name to each day of the week  [21:34]
  • Listener Question: When Abstainers Try to ModerateCan an abstainer occasionally indulge in moderation? [24:29]
  • Question for Listeners: What Works with Rebels? — If you live or work with a Rebel (or are one), what insights or strategies have made a difference? [30:18]
  • Demerits & Gold Stars — Elizabeth’s demerit: a missed opportunity to schedule doctor appointments. Gretchen’s gold star: the New York Knicks [31:32]


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