Little Happier: Ann Patchett’s Memoir Reminds Us of Why We Need to Take Care of Ourselves

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A Little Happier: What Makes a Face Stand Out from a Crowd?

Seeing my beloved father as a patient in the hospital reminded me of looking at class photos of young children. Among a sea of faces, it’s my love that makes one face stand out from the anonymous crowd. Reminder: as an exclusive offer for “Happier” listeners, you can get 2 weeks ...  Show more

More Happier: Four Tendencies for Obligers—3 Challenges and How to Handle Them [Revisited]

Some people have no trouble meeting expectations for others but struggle to follow through on what they want for themselves. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We revisit the Four Tendencies to explore the three biggest challenges Obligers face—shame, exploitation, ...  Show more

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