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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 35 MIN

Ep. 589: Reflect on a Bittersweet Milestone Moment, Plus a New Addition to Our "Treat Yourself Like" Series

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

We discuss why reflecting on a milestone moment—even a difficult one—can be a meaningful happiness practice. We also add a new suggestion to our "treat yourself like" series, and explore a know-yourself-better question about the patterns we fall into before a big trip or challenge. Resources & links related to this episode: Not sure what to purchase this Father’s Day? Take the Gift-Giving Quiz Elizabeth: Brittney Spears, The Woman in Me (Amazon, Bookshop)  Gretchen: Marking Time by Elizabeth Jane Howard (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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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