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The ingredients for a 'nice life'

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The ingredients for a 'nice life'

Life Kit

1 DAYS AGO
Life Kit

Life Kit

1 DAYS AGO
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If chasing a "perfect" life feels exhausting, try for a nice life instead, says Rachel Wilkerson Miller. In her upcoming book, The Nice Life: How to Elevate the Everyday and Find Joy in What You Have, Miller argues that a nice life means noticing beauty, b...

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This podcast episode explores the concept of living a 'nice life' as an alternative to the exhausting pursuit of perfection. The host and author Rachel Wilkerson Miller discuss how to find joy and meaning through intentional choices, focusing on beauty, curiosity, and community rather than material wealth.
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A nice life involves finding joy and beauty through creativity, connection, and resourcefulness.
08:37
Curiosity is a key element of a nice life.
11:28
Curiosity adds texture and connection to daily life
18:30
Interests like beauty, curiosity, and community are universal.
19:41
Seek beauty, embrace curiosity, and build shared experiences.

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What if 'nice' is better than 'perfect'? Redefining a life of joy and connection.
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Finding beauty without buying: How noticing the small things can ease anxiety.
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The power of curiosity: Adding texture to your daily life through simple questions.
11:28
Permission to connect: Building community through authentic invitations and shared interests.
16:47
Three keys to a nice life: Seek beauty, embrace curiosity, and build shared experiences.
19:41

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Rachel Wilkerson Miller: This message comes from Fixable, a podcast from TED. Marielle Segarra: Hear unfiltered advice that will help you solve your work issues fast. Everything from finding a career path that can give you purpose to helping your team man...