The key to happiness? Know thyself, says Gretchen Rubin

幸福的秘诀?格伦琴·鲁宾说,认识你自己。

Life Kit

2026-03-23

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What is happiness? How do you define it? Maybe it's feeling good, having a sunny disposition or being fulfilled, even if you don't feel pleasant all the time. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast and author of The Happiness Project, says happiness is less about attaining joy than it is about growing in the right direction. In this episode, she explains how to make small changes that can move you toward happiness, and why knowing yourself helps contribute to this emotion. This episode was originally published on March 6, 2025. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below: See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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  • Alex Rosenthal has aphantasia, meaning he can't visualize things like.

  • Fraction of a microsecond.

  • And then it's gone.

  • And for some people, it's just total blank slate.

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  • Hey, everybody.

  • It's Marielle.

  • Question for you.

  • How happy are you?

  • Yeah, I know.

  • I guess I should answer it too.

  • I don't know.

  • I mean, what is happiness anyway?

  • I started my career in law, so I have many memories of spending an entire semester

  • arguing about the definition of contract, and happiness is even more elusive.

  • This is Gretchen Rubin.

  • She's a writer who studies happiness, good habits, and human nature.

  • She also has a podcast called Happier with Gretchen Rubin.