Ep. 545: Consider a Themed Retreat, Stay Safe in Crowds & a Cold-Water Solution

from Happier with Gretchen Rubin · host Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

We discuss why a themed retreat can boost our happiness, and talk about different possible themes. We also share safety tips for staying safe when caught in a crowd, plus we explore a very simple solution for making water activities more enjoyable. Resources & links related to this episode: Neoprene Wet Suit Gretchen Rubin's Secrets of Adulthood newsletter on Substack Stage Performance by Livingston Taylor (Amazon, Bookshop) Elizabeth is reading: Rivals by Jilly Cooper (Amazon, Bookshop) Gretchen is reading: A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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