A Little Happier: A Story from Real Life: Som...

Becoming a fan—of sports or anything—can improve your happiness. We share listener tips for dealing with people who share every boring detail of their latest trip. Episode highlights: Try This at Home: Become a fan— Research shows that fandom reduces loneliness and gives your lif ...  Show more

A star player for the NBA illustrates an important Secret of Adulthood: We don’t have to be good at something to be good at something. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Learn more about Gretchen's Fo ...  Show more

Ever catch yourself rushing to fix someone's problems, only to realize maybe that's not what they needed? We all want to help those we care about, but sometimes our well-meaning support misses the mark. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between being there for othe ...  Show more

When someone is struggling, it's hard to know how to be helpful. Whether it's a struggling partner, co-worker or friend, this episode will help you show up in a more supportive, empowering way using a couple of simple steps. Be a good listener, without over supporting or taking o ...  Show more

How to be there for a struggling friend. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 

When you ask for help. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book