Happier with Gretchen Rubin

In honor of our “Steel” anniversary, we share some of our favorite suggestions, insights, hacks, and highlights from the previous year.
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Electric throw blanket
Accountability Hacks
Parenting Hacks
Our Father’s Obituary - Little Happier
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Talking to Liz Gilbert about All the Way to the River
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Elizabeth is reading: The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt (Amazon, Bookshop)

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I learned something surprising in law school: To a great extent, we can’t be forced to follow the law; we must decide to follow the law.
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For many people, money is a source of anxiety and guilt. In this Roundtable conversation, we explore why the subject of money is so challenging, and also the small, realistic changes that can make money management feel easier.
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Mrs. Dow Jones
Reema Khrais

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We talk about how we’re using Determination Day (February 28) to reengage with our “26 for ’26” list. We also share listeners’ excellent suggestions for “Move 26 in ’26,” as well as an example of how understanding someone’s Tendency reduces conflict in a marriage.
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Download the free Determination Day PDF here
Lady Gaga singing "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
Give yourself permission to lower the bar.
Elizabeth is reading: Unspeakable Things: Silence, Shame, and the Stories We Choose to Believe by Brooke Nevils (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgaard (Amazon, Bookshop)

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When I called the emergency vet to ask a question about my dog Barnaby, her answer gave me an important insight into the challenge of decision-making.
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