Ep. 593: Ditch Your Storage Unit, Plus How to Start a New Tradition

Hosted byGretchen Rubin

Stop renting space for stuff you've forgotten. Plus a simple framework for starting a new tradition.

• Try This at Home: Make a new tradition — Why creating a deliberate, recurring ritual can strengthen relationships and make scheduling easier. [03:24]
• Happiness Hack: Treat yourself like your own daughter — The latest in the “treat yourself like a___” series. [11:41]
• Happiness Stumbling Block: Your storage unit is costing you more than you think. [12:52]
• Listener Question: How do you set aside worry for a whole season? [20:15]
• Demerits & Gold Stars: Gretchen's demerit: ongoing battle with foot exercises; Elizabeth's gold star: using the Design Your Summer tool in the Happier app. [28:30]

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Design Your Summer tool
• Atlas Obscura app
• Habits for Happiness quiz
• The Wreck of the Mentor by Eric J. Dolin (Amazon, Bookshop)
• The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes (Amazon, Bookshop)

Connect with Us:

• Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com
• Website: gretchenrubin.com
• Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft
• Learn more about Gretchen's Four Tendencies framework and take the free quiz.

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