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I'm Gretchen Rubin, and this is A Little Happier.
When I'm writing, I sometimes come up with a phrase that I find delightful.
delightful. Sometimes I use these phrases in my work, but sometimes they're just a little too twee or too pat or don't quite fit or sound too much like a slogan.
Some of them too are fairly obvious, so I'm probably not the first one to put the words together this way.
Nevertheless, I love these phrases, so I keep a running collection.
Here are some of my favorites.
I'm already all ready.
study. Rather than brace against change, embrace it.
The past has passed.
I want to prove myself and improve myself.
Generations are generalizations.
It's the difference between fresh air and air freshener.
Many have become a prophet for the prophet.
That phrase is one of my bleak aphorisms, the collection of bleak aphorisms that I wrote and did not include in my book of aphorisms, Secrets of Adulthood.
I'm not complaining, I'm explaining.
Words can reveal or conceal.
Awful is awful. Use intention with your attention.
Go on a quest to answer a question.
Exploring virtual reality showed me the virtue of reality Color gives us insight in sight Time that's filling isn't filled too full Autonomy matters We're happy to be of use, but we don't want to feel used Timeless and timely I think I'll use this phrase in my proposal for my next book, Project Empty Nest Here's another phrase from Project Empty Nest Whether or not they do it on purpose, many parents make their children their purpose.
Whatever I put first will last. The trap of trappings.
Celebrities have to deal with the paparazzi.
Children have to deal with the paparazzi and the mamarazzi.
When people unexpectedly leave their jobs, the reason often involves fun or funds.
what's the opposite of careful careless or carefree why isn't an eyesore a sight for sore eyes I wanted to include that in my book life in five senses but I refrained saying please is the polite way to make pleas the land of the imagination is the unreal estate to be admitted fitted, offered cash or cachet.
When it comes to clearing clutter, some people aren't disposed to disposal.
Creating this kind of collection is the kind of task that makes me love my occupation of being a writer.
For me, making this kind of list is the kind of thing I enjoy doing.
I love making lists.
In fact, when I don't have a list, I feel listless.
I'm Gretchen Rubin, and I hope this makes your week a little happier.
From the Onward Project.
Hi, Gretchen, Craig Robinson, and my little sister Michelle here.
We host a new podcast called IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.
We know you're the queen of giving advice.
So we wanted to get a few tips from you.
You know, Gretchen, a lot of our listeners are going through some major life changes.
changes. What advice do you have for folks who are trying to stay grounded in the midst of major life transitions?
Craig and Michelle, I am so happy to be talking to you.
Here are a few questions that might help us gain perspective.
So consider questions like this.
What activities take up my time but are not particularly useful or stimulating for me?
Do I spend a lot of time on something that's important to someone else, but is not very important to me?
If I could magically change one habit in my life, what would I choose?
And here's a question.
Would I like to have more time in solitude, restorative solitude, or would I like to have more time with friends?
You know, just thinking about questions like this can help us start to figure out how we might make our lives happier.
With greater self -knowledge, we're better able to make hard decisions that reflect ourselves, our own nature, our own interests, our own values.
In my own case, I have found that the more my life reflects my nature, the happier I get and the more grounded I feel when I'm going through a period of major change or transition.
For more great advice, search for IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson wherever you get podcasts.
You can listen to Issa Rae on letting go of certain friendships.
Kiki Palmer on why disappointment is actually the key to career success.
Seth and Lauren Rogan on caring for aging parents.
And so many more.
