Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Happier with Gretchen Rubin: The Power of Envy
Try This at Home
Try a weekly “Power Hour.” This is a habit that’s working very well for me; Elizabeth is intrigued.
Know Yourself Better
Ask yourself the uncomfortable question, “Whom do I envy?“
Listener Question: Our first recorded listener question! “Is there any science behind the happiness we get happiness from helping others?”
Elizabeth’s Demerit
Elizabeth learns, the hard way, about the importance of backing up the data on your smart-phone. On the bright side, though, her Candy Crush account was wiped out! If you listened to episode #2, you know that Elizabeth was battling a serious Candy Crush habit. Now she’s free.
Gretchen’s Gold Star
I give a gold star to our father, who always remind us to “Enjoy the process.”