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We talk about why proposing a toast can boost our happiness and discuss many do’s and don’ts for making a good toast. We also discuss some funny research about the “diversification bias” that might help you choose better snacks, and the common challenge of plugging in necessary a ...  Show more

When Queen Elizabeth II encountered some friendly but clueless American tourists, she revealed her prankish sense of humor. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling book ...  Show more

Redefine masculinity for true strength. Explore emotional vulnerability and break free from stereotypes with mindfulness techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

When you express a negative emotion, how often are you told to “be positive” or “stay strong”? Today, we want to reframe how you think about strength. To be human is to experience the full range of the human experiences, so the next time you think to choose stoic strength over te ...  Show more

We all have the power to choose what we magnify in our lives whether we realize it or not. Are we quick to point out our own weaknesses and shortcomings? Or do we recognize that true progress is made when we focus on developing our strengths instead?

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Gratitude is powerful. And it is a skill we can learn and practice. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices