More Happier: Introduce Whimsy, Schedule a Personal Playdate, and Embrace Fun Plans
Summary
Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft revisit listener-favorite tips for a happier summer, focusing on adding whimsy to daily life through humor and unexpected touches. They discuss scheduling weekly "play dates" with oneself to prioritize solitary fun and embarking on long-term quests to find adventure in routine activities. The episode also addresses the common stumbling block of dreading social plans due to logistical hassles, offering strategies like simplifying outfits and using rideshares to reduce anxiety.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Lemonade and Accenture
Introduction: Revisiting listener favorites
Try This At Home: Introducing a note of whimsy
Sponsors: Volvo and Quince
Try This At Home: Schedule a weekly play date with yourself
Sponsors: Zenni, LinkedIn, and Shopify
Happiness Stumbling Block: Dreading social plans
Tool Spotlight: Summer Recap and HomeServe sponsor
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