We discuss why a themed retreat can boost our happiness, and talk about different possible themes. We also share safety tips for staying safe when caught in a crowd, plus we explore a very simple solution for making water activities more enjoyable.

Resources & links related to this episode:

• Neoprene Wet Suit
• Gretchen Rubin's Secrets of Adulthood newsletter on Substack
• Stage Performance by Livingston Taylor (Amazon, Bookshop)
• Elizabeth is reading: Rivals by Jilly Cooper (Amazon, Bookshop) 
• Gretchen is reading: A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute (Amazon, Bookshop)

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