
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Ep. 593: Ditch Your Storage Unit, Plus How to Start a New Tradition
July 1 · 38 min · Episode 593
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Stop renting space for stuff you've forgotten. Plus a simple framework for starting a new tradition.
- Try This at Home: Make a new tradition — Why creating a deliberate, recurring ritual can strengthen relationships and make scheduling easier. [03:24]
- Happiness Hack: Treat yourself like your own daughter — The latest in the “treat yourself like a___” series. [11:41]
- Happiness Stumbling Block: Your storage unit is costing you more than you think. [12:52]
- Listener Question: How do you set aside worry for a whole season? [20:15]
- Demerits & Gold Stars: Gretchen's demerit: ongoing battle with foot exercises; Elizabeth's gold star: using the Design Your Summer tool in the Happier app. [28:30]
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Design Your Summer tool
- Atlas Obscura app
- Habits for Happiness quiz
- The Wreck of the Mentor by Eric J. Dolin (Amazon, Bookshop)
- The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes (Amazon, Bookshop)
Connect with Us:
- Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com
- Website: gretchenrubin.com
- Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft
- Learn more about Gretchen's Four Tendencies framework and take the free quiz.
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