More Happier: What Tattoo Would You Get? Plus How to Give Yourself Permission to Play

When relaxing feels like wasting time, you can trick yourself into enjoying it anyway. Plus, 16 things to try for happier, calmer parenting. 

Episode highlights:

Something Making Us Happier: Gretchen shares Chuck's tip for an ultra-quiet desk fan, plus more things we didn’t know [00:00]

I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: We don’t personally like tattoos, but what would we get?[00:00]

Spotlight on a Tool—Gretchen's article on 16 things to try instead of yelling, just in time for back-to-school [00:00]

I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: When rest feels like wasting time, you might have to trick yourself [00:00]

Mentioned in this episode:

Rowenta Ultra Quiet Desk Fan: https://amzn.to/3TEZgEZ

"How to Be a Happier, Calmer Parent: 16 Things to Try Instead of Yelling": happiercast.com/parenting

Burning the Days by James Salter

Connect with us:

Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com