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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

More Happier: Take Better Care of Yourself—Treat Yourself Like a Toddler, Dog, Teenager, and Professor

Happier with Gretchen Rubin · Aug 15, 2026 · 33:11

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We revisit one of our favorite happiness ideas: Treat Yourself Like a _____. Over the years, we've explored many variations on this theme, including treating yourself like a toddler, a dog, a teenager, and a professor. Sometimes it's easier to recognize what we need when we imagine we're taking care of someone else.



Revisited Highlights:


Episode 7: Treat Yourself Like a Toddler

Episode 243: Treat Yourself Like a Dog

Episode 438: Treat Yourself Like a Teenager

Episode 467: Treat Yourself Like a Professor


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Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com

Website: gretchenrubin.com

Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

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