When relaxing feels like wasting time, you can trick yourself into enjoying it anyway. Plus, 16 things to try for happier, calmer parenting. 

Episode highlights:

• Something Making Us Happier: Gretchen shares Chuck's tip for an ultra-quiet desk fan, plus more things we didn’t know [00:00]

• I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You: We don’t personally like tattoos, but what would we get?[00:00]

• Spotlight on a Tool—Gretchen's article on 16 things to try instead of yelling, just in time for back-to-school [00:00]

• I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: When rest feels like wasting time, you might have to trick yourself [00:00]

Mentioned in this episode:

• Rowenta Ultra Quiet Desk Fan: https://amzn.to/3TEZgEZ

• "How to Be a Happier, Calmer Parent: 16 Things to Try Instead of Yelling": happiercast.com/parenting

• Burning the Days by James Salter

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• Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft

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