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. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/88; 774-277-9336.
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It’s time for the next installment of “Happier with Gretchen Rubin.”
Try This at Home
Celebrate a holiday breakfast. (Pictured is a photo of last year’s Halloween holiday breakfast.) I write more about this tradition in The Happiness Project.
Happiness Stumbling Blocks for the Four Tendencies
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Happiness Hack
Buy a journal for each member of your household (including pets) in which to keep medical notes.
Happiness Stumbling Block
Helle pointed to the stumbling block of handling criticism — even constructive criticism.
Listener Question
Julia asks, “I lose my sense of smell when I eat dairy, but I rebel against this dietary restriction.” You can read more about the Abstainer/Moderator distinction, here’s a post.
Gretchen’s Demerit
If you want to listen to Eliza’s podcast, it’s Eliza Starting at 16.
Elizabeth’s Gold Star
Elizabeth gives a gold star to her writing partner Sarah, who, after she discovered that she shouldn’t eat gluten for health reasons, has been able to give it up.
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