More Happier: Take Better Care of Yourself—Treat Yourself Like a Toddler, Dog, Teenager, and Professor
Aug 15, 2026 · 33m
Summary
Gretchen and Elizabeth Rubin revisit their "Treat Yourself Like" series, exploring metaphors to improve self-care. They discuss treating oneself like a toddler to meet basic needs, a dog to ensure exercise and affection, a teenager to embrace fun and creativity, and a professor to establish boundaries and learning goals. These strategies help listeners gain perspective and practice self-compassion.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Accenture and LinkedIn
Introduction: The 'Treat Yourself' series
Try This At Home: Treat yourself like a toddler
Sponsors: Alloy Health, Notion, and 3-Day Blinds
Try This At Home: Treat yourself like a dog
Try This At Home: Act like a teenager
Sponsors: Zenni, Land Rover, and Quince
Try This At Home: Treat yourself like a professor
Spotlight: Know Yourself Better journals
Sponsor: Verizon
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