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Podcast 7: Treat Yourself Like Toddler, Beware the “I’m Right, You’re Wrong” Conversation, and the Benefit of Lowered Expectations.

Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Happier With Gretchen Rubin: Indulge Your Inner Toddler
byGretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

Ep. 7: Treat yourself like a toddler, consider the “oppositional conversational style” (a/ka/ “I’m right, you’re wrong”), what to do 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.com; happiercast.com/7; 774-277-9336.

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Happier With Gretchen Rubin: Indulge Your Inner Toddler

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Treat yourself like a toddler. A cranky toddler.

Happiness Stumbling Block

Ever find yourself in an endless “I’m right; you’re wrong” conversation?

Listener Question

“How do you work on a habit that’s not a priority for your partner or family?” Good question. This comes up a lot with habits.

Gretchen’s Demerit

I unjustly accuse my husband of failing to fax an important form for me. I headed straight to blame! Sheesh.

Elizabeth’s Gold Star

Elizabeth’s lowered expectations for the weather in Hawaii meant that her family had a better vacation, in the end.

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