“As I turned the key and pushed open the front door, as I crossed the threshold, I thought how breathtaking, how fleeting,… — Gretchen Rubin Front door Copy Share Image
“As Oscar Wilde wrote, with his characteristic brand of thought-provoking overstatement, “When we are happy we are always good, but when we… — Gretchen Rubin Oscar wilde Copy Share Image
“A University of Exeter study showed that people who have control over their workspace design are happier at work, more motivated, healthier,… — Gretchen Rubin Education Copy Share Image
“People have an inborn disposition that's set within a certain range, but they can boost themselves to the top of their happiness… — Gretchen Rubin Disposition Copy Share Image
I spend a lot of time saying to myself, "Well, is that really what I like to do? Is that really something… — Gretchen Rubin Happy Copy Share Image
“My research had revealed that challenge and novelty are key elements to happiness. The brain is stimulated by surprise, and successfully dealing… — Gretchen Rubin Happiness Copy Share Image
A book is a better way to develop a complicated idea, or to tell a big story and to show how ideas… — Gretchen Rubin Better way Copy Share Image
If you always use your stapler in one place, keep it there, instead of thinking that all the office supplies should go… — Gretchen Rubin House Copy Share Image
“I'm not tempted by things I've decided are off-limits, but once I've started something, I have trouble stopping. If I never do… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
“The very words we choose to characterize our habits can make them seem more or less appealing. "Engagement time sounds more interesting… — Gretchen Rubin Engagement Copy Share Image
Turn off your email; turn off your phone; disconnect from the Internet; figure out a way to set limits so you can… — Gretchen Rubin Authentic happiness Copy Share Image
“I think adversity magnifies behavior. Tend to be a control freak? You'll become more controlling. Eat for comfort? You'll eat more. And… — Gretchen Rubin Adversity Copy Share Image
Now that I've relinquished my fantasies of all the people I wish I could be, and stopped feeling guilty about [them], I… — Gretchen Rubin Enjoy Copy Share Image
You can choose what you do, you cant choose what you like to do. — Gretchen Rubin Cant Copy Share Image
It's the task that's never started that's more tiresome. — Gretchen Rubin Inspirational Copy Share Image
“It’s easier to complain than to laugh, easier to yell than to joke around, easier to be demanding than to be satisfied.” — Gretchen Rubin Comedy Copy Share Image
“By mindfully choosing our habits, we harness the power of mindlessness as a sweeping force for serenity, energy, and growth.” — Gretchen Rubin Habits Copy Share Image
My writing tends to become very dense, so I have to keep some cushion. Sometimes, words that seem superfluous are actually essential… — Gretchen Rubin Actually Copy Share Image
Most people enjoy 'potato-chip news' from time to time - to track a presidential election or the Oscars. However, some are particularly… — Gretchen Rubin Drawn Copy Share Image
One of the most important elements of my identity is my identity as a reader. I love to read - really, if… — Gretchen Rubin Activity Copy Share Image
“The most important piece of writing advice: Have something to say. Whenever I have trouble writing, it’s because I’m trying to write… — GRETCHEN RUBIN Writing Copy Share Image
We tend to overestimate what we can do in a short period, and underestimate what we can do over a long period,… — Gretchen Rubin Beats Copy Share Image
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