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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

More Happier: Design Your Summer & Why a Teammate's Touch Can Change an Outcome

Jul 11, 2026 · 32m

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Practical ways to build more play into your summer and the surprising research on how physical touch improves athletic performance. Design Your Summer check-in: How Gretchen and Liz are spending their summers: reading lists, doodling-sketching, and no worry! [08:25] Spotlight on a Tool:Daily Recess: Adults need unstructured play too. How to figure out what kind of recess actually works for you [18:45] The Science of Touch: Research shows that in basketball, physical touch from teammates reduces stress and boosts performance [19:46] Mentioned in This Episode: Daily Recess guide with prompts and ideas Download the Happier app to track your Design Your Summer reading list Physical touch…