How To Handle Dilemmas, Drift, Indecision, and Difficult People | Gretchen Rubin

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<p dir="ltr">An avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/">Gretchen Rubin</a> is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits. She's a highly acclaimed writer, host of the podcast <a href= "https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/"> Happier with Gretchen Rubin</a> and the founder of the award-winning <a href= "https://thehappierapp.com/">Happier app</a>. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What aphorisms are, and why they're useful </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to make decisions that lead to a "bigger life"</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why you should pay special attention to anything you lie about or hide </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The argument against task-sharing </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The dangers of being indecisive </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why offering emotional validation can often be more powerful than offering solutions</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why you should pay close attention when people repeat themselves over and over</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">And much more</li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Related Episodes:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/from-happier-with-gretchen-rubin-457?utm_source=publication-search"> The Happiness Project: Revisited</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/gretchen-rubin-on-how-to-use-your-d5d?utm_source=publication-search"> How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/small-ways-to-improve-your-everyday-3d9?utm_source=publication-search"> Small Ways to Improve Your Everyday Life Right Now</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/gretchen-rubin-outer-order-inner-bbb?utm_source=publication-search"> Outer Order, Inner Calm</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/gretchen-rubin-the-four-tendencies-c61?utm_source=publication-search"> 'The Four Tendencies'</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/gretchen-rubin-our-long-lost-pilot-274?utm_source=publication-search"> Gretchen Rubin (Our Long-Lost Pilot Episode)</a></li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan's online community <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional Resources: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://gretchenrubin.com/books/">Gretchen's books</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://gretchenrubin.com/newsletters/">The "Five Things Making Me Happy" Newsletter</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://secretsofadulthood.substack.com/">Gretchen on Substack: Secrets of Adulthood</a></li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025">here</a>.<strong><br /> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p> <p> </p>