<p>We discuss why and how we might try to make one new friend in 2025—a huge happiness booster. We also explore two creative happiness hacks that make it easier to stick to a habit of walking. Plus we tackle a fascinating Four Tendencies question about managing a Questioner spouse's barrage of daily questions, and we delve into how people differ in remembering their past experiences, comparing "snapshot" versus "movie" memory styles.</p> <p><strong>Resources and links related to this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/podcast/a-little-happier-the-paradox-of-purpose-those-we-support-become-our-strength/">“The Paradox of Purpose: Those We Support Become Our Strength”</a></li> <li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/secrets-of-adulthood/"><em>Secrets of Adulthood</em></a></li> <li><em><a href="https://the-happiness-project.com/products/memento-keepsake-journal-with-companion-guide?srsltid=AfmBOorbW_dVZH_-9a3r3OfItZsGRokUQLFVQuwtwDBQDdDgX8jvC94z">Memento Keepsake Journal</a></em></li> <li><em><a href="https://the-happiness-project.com/collections/journals/products/one-sentence-journal">One-Sentence Journal</a></em></li> <li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/four-tendencies/">Four Tendencies hub</a></li> <li>Elizabeth is reading<em>: </em><em>Look Closer</em> by David Ellis <em></em>(<a href="https://amzn.to/4jcMlSV">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9780425280867">Bookshop</a>) </li> <li>Gretchen is reading: <em>When Mrs. Coverlet Was Away</em> by Mary Nash (<a href="https://amzn.to/3C7nYFD">Amazon</a>) </li> </ul> <p>Get in touch: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>Visit<a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/"> Gretchen's website</a> to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the <a href="https://thehappierapp.com/"><em>Happier </em>app</a>. </p> <p>Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>