“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
I always say you can self-medicate through closet cleaning. Everyone knows that feeling of a clear surface, and how it makes you… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
Often, the more reliably you perform a task, the less likely it is for someone to notice that you're doing it and… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
“I have an idea of who I wish I were, and that obscures my understanding of who I actually am. Sometimes I… — Gretchen Rubin Learning Copy Share Image
I'd always vaguely expected to outgrow my limitations. One day, I'd stop twisting my hair, and wearing running shoes all the time,… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
A blog is something that, everyday there's a new thing and that's part of the fun of it, you're just constantly moving… — Gretchen Rubin Blogs Copy Share Image
Some kind of clutter is difficult - letting go of things with sentimental value, sifting through papers - but some clutter I… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
If I can do something in less than one minute, I don't let myself procrastinate. I hang up my coat, put newspapers… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
One of the things that you see ancient philosophers and contemporary scientists agree on is that strong relationships are a key to… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
When we're trying to form and keep habits, we often search - even unconsciously - for loopholes. We look for justifications that… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
Kennedy was president for only 1,037 days, but during his short tenure, he achieved much. At the Cold War's most dangerous hour,… — Gretchen Rubin 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 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
“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
“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 Self control 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 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 Writer 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
I spend a lot of time saying to myself, "Well, is that really what I like to do? Is that really something… — Gretchen Rubin 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 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
“As I turned the key and pushed open the front door, as I crossed the threshold, I thought how breathtaking, how fleeting,… — Gretchen Rubin 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 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 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 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 Copy Share Image
One major challenge within happiness is loneliness. The more I've learned about happiness, the more I've come to believe that loneliness is… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
Putting myself into categories is fun, and I think it also gives me insight into my own nature. When I see myself… — Gretchen Rubin 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 Copy Share Image
Say “no” only when it really matters. Wear a bright red shirt with bright orange shorts? Sure. Put water in the toy… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
Now, the term 'friend' is a little loose. People mock the 'friending' on social media, and say, 'Gosh, no one could have… — Gretchen Rubin Childhood Copy Share Image
We've all heard of Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's five stages of grief: denial, anger, bagaining, depression and acceptance. By contrats, I realized, happiness… — Gretchen Rubin Acceptance Copy Share Image
I have a terrible memory of my own past. I can barely remember my childhood. I have few memories from college and… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
Creativity arises from a constant churn of ideas, and one of the easiest ways to encourage that fertile froth is to keep… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
“Enthusiasm is more important to mastery than innate ability, it turns out, because the single most important element in developing an expertise… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
Like most people, I have several pet subjects - that may or may not be interesting to other people. Don't get me… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
It's about living in the moment and appreciating the smallest things. Surrounding yourself with the things that inspire you and letting go… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
In the scope of a happy life, a messy desk or an overstuffed coat closet is a trivial thing, yet I find… — Gretchen Rubin Copy Share Image
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