We discuss why we should make an effort to leave the house. Plus, a stumbling block related to “having a take,” and a simple hack for reconnecting with people.
Episode highlights:
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 <li>Try This At Home—Why leaving the house, even briefly, has a big effect on happiness [06:42]</li>
 <li>Happiness Hack: a tip for reconnecting with people you haven't talked to in a while [15:30]</li>
 <li>Happiness Stumbling Block— We don't have to have an opinion on everything [21:00]</li>
 <li>Demerits and Gold Stars: Gretchen’s Demerit: Leaving her shoe in a cab—Gold Star to the cab company! Elizabeth’s Gold Star: Dinner at the Garland Hotel [23:56]</li>
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Mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.harlancoben.com/novels/plot-twist/">Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft</a><a href="https://www.harlancoben.com/novels/plot-twist/"> by Harlan Coben</a> — upcoming book club pick&nbsp;</li>
 <li><a href="https://katebowler.substack.com/">Kate Bowler's "Everything Happens" newsletter</a>&nbsp;</li>
 <li><a href="http://happiercast.com/energy">Free 7-Day Email Challenge: Boost Your Energy Through Movement</a>&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Blacktail by Scott Hawkins (<a href="https://amzn.to/4hpnNpW">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9798217089963">Bookshop</a>)&nbsp;</li>
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Connect with Us:
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 <li>Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com</li>
 <li>Website: gretchenrubin.com</li>
 <li>Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft</li>
 <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>.</li>
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