<p>We discuss why a themed retreat can boost our happiness, and talk about different possible themes. We also share safety tips for staying safe when caught in a crowd, plus we explore a very simple solution for making water activities more enjoyable.</p> <p><strong>Resources & links related to this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/44Ho7dj">Neoprene Wet Suit</a></li> <li><a href="https://secretsofadulthood.substack.com/">Gretchen Rubin's <em>Secrets of Adulthood</em></a> newsletter on Substack</li> <li><em>Stage Performance</em> by Livingston Taylor (<a href="https://amzn.to/3GMGuFR">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9781461068846">Bookshop</a>)</li> <li>Elizabeth is reading: <em>Rivals</em> by Jilly Cooper (<a href="https://amzn.to/46Du79F">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9781538773529">Bookshop</a>) </li> <li>Gretchen is reading: <em>A Town Like Alice</em> by Nevil Shute (<a href="https://amzn.to/4o8AuYz">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9780307474001">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>