Happier with Gretchen Rubin More Happier: Do You Expect Too Much? Plus, How to Finish an Important Project
Mar 21, 2026
A lively conversation about whether we expect too much from work, marriage, schools, and friendships. A look at realistic expectations for parenting and relationships to avoid disappointment. Practical talk about why big projects stall and simple strategies to start, restart, and push through to finish. Short anecdotes about libraries, reading, and everyday conveniences.
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Libby Restored By Getting A Physical Card
- Elizabeth Craft's Libby library app stopped working because libraries are phasing out e-cards.
- She fixed it by visiting her local library, getting a physical card, and restoring Libby immediately with the librarian's help.
Small Tech Conveniences Matter A Lot
- Everyday small conveniences like a phone flashlight quietly boost daily ease and safety.
- Gretchen Rubin describes everyday uses and an earthquake where phone flashlights helped navigate in darkness.
Modern Expectations Overload
- We now expect institutions and relationships to fulfill multiple roles like purpose, friendship, mentorship, and fun.
- Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft note this applies to marriage, workplace, schools, and friendships, prompting disappointment when one source must do everything.
