Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Ep. 519: College Freshman Advice, Night Snacking & a Hack for Being a Good Guest

We explore how advice meant for college freshmen—from practical packing tips to strategies for making friends—can benefit all of us. (Special guest: Gretchen’s daughter, currently a college freshman.)
We also offer suggestions for a Rebel—or for anyone—who struggles with late-night snacking, and share hacks for being a considerate house guest and for getting more pleasure of reading.
Resources and links related to this episode:
- Happier in Hollywood Substack newsletter
- Happiness Project shop
- “Five Things” newsletter
- Four Tendencies quiz
- Elizabeth is reading: Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner (Amazon, Bookshop)
- Gretchen is reading: The Crow Trap by Ann Cleeves (Amazon, Bookshop)
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