Ep. 607: Do You Love Whimsy? Celebrate a New Holiday with Us
Summary
Gretchen Rubin and her sister Elizabeth discuss reader suggestions for making "What Do People Know?" an annual series, ultimately choosing April 11th as "411 Day." They share tips on enhancing home comfort, such as installing outdoor showers and mounted toiletries, to boost happiness without travel. The episode also features insights from "rebel" personality types on managing tasks through identity and gamification, alongside a calendar hack for reflecting on life’s "10 out of 10" moments.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Welcome, guest intro, and episode overview
Listener stories on home upgrades and outdoor showers
Choosing a date for 'What Do People Know?' day
Sponsors: BetterHelp, Daily Look, and Smileset
10-10 Hack: Rating life areas and mother-in-law day
Listener tips for the Rebel tendency
Sponsors: Quince, Propel, and Indeed
Demerits and gold stars: Foot stretching and art
New happiness products and current book recommendations
Closing remarks and final sponsor
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