“Because money permits a constant stream of luxuries and indulgences, it can take away their savor, and by permitting instant gratification, money… — Gretchen Rubin Gratification Copy Share Image
Each week, I post a video about some 'Pigeon of Discontent' raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to… — Gretchen Rubin About Copy Share Image
When accepting a responsibility, imagine that it's something that you'll have to do next week. That way you don't agree to something… — Gretchen Rubin Accepting Copy Share Image
There's also something about your bed; it's sort of a symbol of yourself and of your marriage, if you're married. Making your… — Gretchen Rubin Bed Copy Share Image
We need to have intimate, enduring bonds; we need to be able to confide; we need to feel that we belong; we… — Gretchen Rubin Able Copy Share Image
No leader did more for his country than Winston Churchill. Brave, magnanimous, traditional, he was like a king-general from Britain's heroic past.… — Gretchen Rubin Apart Copy Share Image
Sometimes I think it's easier to think about being happier, for what ever that means to you then worrying about what is… — Gretchen Rubin Easier Copy Share Image
Often, if there's something that I want to do, but somehow can't get myself to do, it's because I don't have clarity.… — Gretchen Rubin Also Copy Share Image
It's so easy to wish that we'd made an effort in the past, so that we'd happily be enjoying the benefit now,… — Gretchen Rubin Benefits Copy Share Image
“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
“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
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
“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
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
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