It’s time for the next installment of “Happier with Gretchen Rubin.”
Update
In Episode 14 and elsewhere, Elizabeth has spoken about her love of mugs, and for that reason, we decided to do a Happier mug! If you want to order one for yourself, order one here (scroll down). We’re very excited about these!
Try This at Home
Ask yourself, “What would happen if I ignore this?” I give credit for this terrific question to my friend, the brilliant Michael Melcher (I can’t resist giving a plug for his book, The Creative Lawyer: A Practical Guide to Authentic Professional Satisfaction, which is an invaluable resource about achieving career happiness as a lawyer.) If you want to read about our group MGM, I talk about it in The Happiness Project.
Interview: Melissa Hartwig.
Melissa is co-creator of the Whole30 program, which, for many people, is a super-powerful tool for changing eating habits. Melissa describes the program as “pushing the re-set button with your health, your habits, and your relationship with food” — for 30 days, you eliminate foods that many people have trouble with. We talk about the difference between Abstainers and Moderators here and in Episode 2; we also talk about the Four Tendencies here and in Episode 43.
Gretchen’s Demerit
Let’s just say I didn’t deal well with Jamie’s desire to get a new duvet cover for our bed. I mention being an under-buyer.
Elizabeth’s Gold Star
Elizabeth gives gold stars to her favorite reality-TV-related podcasts: Emma Gray and Claire Fallon’s Here to Make Friends: A Bachelor Recap Show; Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider’s Bitch Sesh: A Real Housewives Breakdown; and Heather Dubrow’s World.
