The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness.| Gretchen Rubin
Read insights and observations about how to become happier and change your habits. Gretchen Rubin shares ideas from her own Happiness Project.| Gretchen Rubin
If you've never taken a mini-vacation or booked an afternoon getaway to do nothing but read, you should. Here's how to plan it.| Gretchen Rubin
The Four Tendencies quiz is designed to help you gain the self knowledge to build a happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative life.| Gretchen Rubin
These 7 essential habits are the invisible architecture of everyday life, and a significant element of happiness.| Gretchen Rubin
Build your summer reading list to match the vibe you want to create for yourself this summer. Cozy? Thrilling? Reflective? Just plain fun?| Gretchen Rubin
I love getting the chance to talk to readers and listeners about a subject that still absolutely fascinates me.| Gretchen Rubin
It’s graduation season. Here are some of my favorite books for any of the graduates in your life–or for yourself. This post includes products that I believe in and love myself. It also includes affiliate links, meaning I will receive a commission if you decide to make a purchase from these links. This never comes at any cost […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Book Gifts for New Grads appeared first on Gretchen Rubin.| Gretchen Rubin
Moments of whimsy might seem like casual silliness, but they do serve a purpose. They make us laugh, surprise us where we expect the ordinary and remind us that life doesn’t always have to be so serious.| Gretchen Rubin
Getting Started: Habits Habits are the invisible architecture of daily life. About forty percent of daily life is shaped by habit, so if we follow habits that work for us, we’re much more likely to achieve our aims and build a happier life. Change Your Habits, Change Your Life But how? As with happiness, there’s […]| Gretchen Rubin
Here’s how to get started building a happier, healthier, more creative, and more productive life.| Gretchen Rubin
Getting organized doesn’t have to be complicated. The best organizing systems make life easier, not harder. The key is to focus on simple, sustainable solutions—items that make tidying up easier, help us stay on top of daily tasks, and reduce decision fatigue. This post includes products that I believe in and love myself. It also […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Making Organizing Simpler appeared first on Gretchen Rubin.| Gretchen Rubin
In Outer Order, Inner Calm, I write about how clearing clutter and creating order can make us feel lighter, happier, and more focused. But getting organized doesn’t mean rushing out to buy new bins or storage systems. Often, the best place to start is by taking inventory and figuring out how to use what we […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Organization Using What You Already Have appeared first on Gretchen Rubin.| Gretchen Rubin
Some things just make life easier—small, simple items that streamline daily tasks and remove tiny frustrations. As Samuel Johnson wrote, “To live in perpetual want of little things, is a state not indeed of torture, but of constant vexation.” Sometimes, the right tool at the right time can make our lives much better. This post […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Making Life Easier appeared first on Gretchen Rubin.| Gretchen Rubin
When it comes to saving time and staying focused, the right tools can make all the difference. Sometimes, we rely on workarounds or makeshift solutions that drain our energy. Whether it’s a gadget that eliminates an unnecessary errand or a tool that streamlines a daily task, investing in the right items can free up mental […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Saving Time and Improving Focus appeared first on Gretchen Rubin.| Gretchen Rubin
Struggling with items that don’t have a place? Learn how to create simple, effective storage solutions to keep sentimental keepsakes, papers, and odd-shaped items organized—without adding clutter. This post includes products that I believe in and love myself. It also includes affiliate links, meaning I will receive a commission if you decide to make a purchase from […] The post Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Archiving and Saving the Things That Matter appeared first on Gretchen...| Gretchen Rubin
Discover why aphorisms—short, powerful truths—are the perfect way to distill life lessons in Secrets of Adulthood, my upcoming book on wisdom for modern life.| Gretchen Rubin
The Calendar of Catalysts is a menu of dates to use as reminders to stop, evaluate, and plan.| Gretchen Rubin
In "Better Than Before," I identify the twenty-one strategies we can use to make and break habits. There is no one-size-fits-all solution.| Gretchen Rubin
The Four Tendencies framework is designed to help you know yourself better, understand others, and create the life you want. Let's get started!| Gretchen Rubin
Consider these three tools to help you achieve your aims for 2025: a 25 for 2025 list, the "25 in '25" challenge, and a one-word theme.| Gretchen Rubin
For many years, my sister Elizabeth and I have started each year with a special kind of resolution: a one-word theme to sum up what you want the next 12 months to hold. Here are tips for choosing your own one-word theme for 2025.| Gretchen Rubin
It can be intimidating to pick out books for people, but I love supporting readers. Here are some of my favorite gifts for readers.| Gretchen Rubin
The Four Tendencies Quiz INSTRUCTIONS Consider the following scenarios. Obviously, you might not find yourself in these situations, and you might not react exactly as suggested; choose the answer that sounds like the kind of thing you’d most likely say, do, or think. Choose the answer that seems most generally true for you; try not […]| Gretchen Rubin
Having something to look forward to makes you “feel good” and may also give an “atmosphere of growth” to your life, because the future seems bright.| Gretchen Rubin
Research shows that when we set specific aims for ourselves, we’re far more likely to achieve them. So taking the time to make a list of things we want to accomplish during the year can make a big difference to our happiness.| Gretchen Rubin
The Happiness Project synthesizes the wisdom of the ages with current scientific research, as author Gretchen Rubin brings readers along on her year to greater happiness.| Gretchen Rubin
Welcome to the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast! Get practical, manageable advice from Gretchen and her sister and guinea pig, Elizabeth Craft.| Gretchen Rubin
During her investigation into human nature, Gretchen Rubin discovered that people fit into Four Tendencies. Understanding each can make the daily challenges of life much easier.| Gretchen Rubin