When relaxing feels like wasting time, you can trick yourself into enjoying it anyway. Plus, 16 things to try for happier, calmer parenting.&nbsp;
Episode highlights:
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 <li>Something Making Us Happier: Gretchen shares Chuck's tip for an ultra-quiet desk fan, plus more things we didn’t know [00:00]
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 <li>I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: We don’t personally like tattoos, but what would we get?[00:00]
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 <li>Spotlight on a Tool—Gretchen's article on 16 things to try instead of yelling, just in time for back-to-school [00:00]
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 <li>I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: When rest feels like wasting time, you might have to trick yourself [00:00]
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Mentioned in this episode:
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 <li>Rowenta Ultra Quiet Desk Fan:<a href="https://amzn.to/3TEZgEZ"> https://amzn.to/3TEZgEZ</a>
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 <li>"How to Be a Happier, Calmer Parent: 16 Things to Try Instead of Yelling": happiercast.com/parenting
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 <li>Burning the Days by James Salter
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Connect with us:
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 <li>Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com
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 <li>Website: gretchenrubin.com
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 <li>Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft
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 <li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/">Learn more about Gretchen's Four Tendencies personality framework and take the free quiz</a>.
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