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We discuss why reflecting on a milestone moment—even a difficult one—can be a meaningful happiness practice. We also add a new suggestion to our "treat yourself like" series, and explore a know-yourself-better question about the patterns we fall into before a big trip or challeng ...  Show more

My daughter’s tattoo taught me an important lesson in parenthood: nothing can become between me and my daughters and cast a shadow. Get in touch: ⁠⁠podcast@gretchenrubin.com⁠⁠ Visit⁠⁠ Gretchen's website⁠⁠ to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happin ...  Show more

Mistakes and regret can fracture our nerve, but today’s quote illuminates a surprising path to finding fulfillment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Plans can fail. Circumstances can change. And sometimes, we have to pivot away from derailed expectations. Today’s quote shares a simple mindset when that happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Today’s quote offers permission to mess up, make mistakes, and free ourselves from the gripping fear of failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Some ideals seem persistently unattainable. But, as today’s quote argues, that doesn’t make them any less worth fighting for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices