The key to happiness? Know thyself, says Gretchen Rubin

Mar 23, 2026 · 21 min

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0:00This message comes from Charles Schwab with their original podcast, Choiceology.
0:04Choiceology is a show about the psychology and economics behind people's decisions.
0:09Download the latest episode and subscribe at schwab.com/slash podcast.
0:15You're listening to LifeKit from NPR.
0:20Hey, everybody, it's Marielle.
0:22Question for you.
0:24How happy are you?
0:26Yeah, I know.
0:27I guess I should answer it too.
0:30I don't know.
0:32I mean, what is happiness anyway?
0:34I 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.
0:44This is Gretchen Rubin.
0:45She's a writer who studies happiness, good habits, and human nature.
0:49She also has a podcast called Happier with Gretchen Rubin.
0:52She says trying to pin it down exactly, and yes, I did try to do that in our interview, isn't all that helpful.
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