Try This at Home

Tackle a “Power Day.” In episode 6, we discussed a “Power Hour.” Are you wondering if you’re a Rebel? Take the quiz here to see if you’re an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel. 

Happiness Hack

Jen explains why having a two-person book group has made her happy. (I love one of their reading choices, Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead.)  

Happiness Stumbling Block

Kelly’s in-laws discourage her from eating the way she likes to eat. I mention several strategies of habit change from my book Better Than Before. If you’d like to know what a low-carb zealot like me eats every day, here’s the post. 

Listener Question

This week, I have a question for listeners. My daughter Eliza is starting college in the fall, and I would love insights, suggestions, experiences, and advice about dealing with a child going off to college. This is a big transition, so I would love to hear people’s ideas. 

Elizabeth’s Demerit

Elizabeth gives herself a demerit for lamenting the end of the first grade for Jack.

Gretchen’s Gold Star

How I love the waterfall in the ravine of the North Woods of Central Park.