The Bigger Life

The Bigger Life

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Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft use a deceptively simple motto to help decide complex life challenges. It’s the motto Gretchen used to decided whether to not to get a dog. Find out what she decided! They also discuss the Know Yourself Better question, “What’s your tell?” and a listener question about answers to “How are you?.” Plus, Gretchen’s demerit and Liz’s gold star.

Check out the dog responses you sent us: http://happierpodcastdogs.tumblr.com/ 

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This episode was sponsored by Smith and Noble. Go to smithandnoble.com/happier for a free in home consultation and 20% off your window treatments.

The episode was also sponsored by Blue Apron, the better way to cook. Get your first two meals on us at blueapron.com/happier.