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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

More Happier: Four Tendencies for Obligers—3 Challenges and How to Handle Them [Revisited]

Happier with Gretchen Rubin · Feb 28, 2026 · 42:19

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Some people have no trouble meeting expectations for others but struggle to follow through on what they want for themselves. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We revisit the Four Tendencies to explore the three biggest challenges Obligers face—shame, exploitation, and rebellion—and what actually helps.
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