A Little Happier: Do You Suffer from “Paris Syndrome?”
Update: 2025-12-01
Description
The gap between expectations and reality determines whether we feel happy or disappointed. From empty-nest parents hoping for daily texts to tourists experiencing "Paris syndrome," our expectations shape our emotions. Sometimes adjusting expectations—rather than changing reality—is the key to happiness.
Resources & links related to this episode:
Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com
Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.
Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comments
In Channel
![More Happier: Rethinking Resolutions with Gretchen Rubin on NPR’s “Life Kit” [Revisited]](https://s3.castbox.fm/15/76/58/54390eeaf1fe842a0b32e689c3eaecc692_scaled_v1_400.jpg "More Happier: Rethinking Resolutions with Gretchen Rubin on NPR’s “Life Kit” [Revisited]")
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
