<p>We talk about the value of having a party (a party that’s not family- or child-centric). We share an easy hack for assembling furniture. Plus listeners give their examples of how they feel the pressure to “use up”—the beautiful offerings of the world.</p> <p><strong>Resources & links related to this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://happiercast.com/giftgenerator">Here's a guide to help you generate thoughtful gift ideas</a></li> <li aria-level="1">Elizabeth is reading: <em>The British Are Coming</em> by Rick Atkinson (<a href="https://amzn.to/3JbiRrF">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9781250231321">Bookshop</a>) </li> <li aria-level="1">Gretchen is reading: <em>On the Beach</em> by Nevil Shute (<a href="https://amzn.to/473VucE">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/15926/9780307473998">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>