<p>We discuss why it’s useful to dust off unused items--and either start using them or give them away. We also share a happiness hack from a listener who explains why it can be very valuable to give physical therapy another chance. Finally, we explore the Secret of Adulthood about cultivating friendship, and we answer a listener's question about how and why fictional characters often embody the Four Tendencies framework.</p> <p><strong>Resources & Links Related to this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Order your copy of <a href="http://happiercast.com/secrets"><em>Secrets of Adulthood</em></a></li> <li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/podcast/a-little-happier-easy-answers-or-hard-truths-whom-do-you-trust/">A Little Happier: Easy Answers or Hard Truths: Whom Do You Trust?</a></li> <li><a href="http://happiercast.com/organization">Organization Hub</a></li> <li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/">Take the quiz for the Four Tendencies</a> personality profile</li> <li>Elizabeth is reading: <em>King Leopold’s Ghost</em> by Adam Hochschild (<a href="https://amzn.to/4iSOtOz">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9780358212508">Bookshop</a>)</li> <li>Gretchen is reading: <em>Pick the Lock</em> by A.S. King (<a href="https://amzn.to/3EWlZp5">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9780593353974">Bookshop</a>)</li> </ul> <p><br>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 <em>Happier </em>app.</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>