Gretchen Rubin
Author, "The Happiness Project"
Gretchen Rubin is the author of many books, including the block-buster New York Times bestsellers The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. She also has a top-ranked, award-winning podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and a popular blog, gretchenrubin.com. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.
Are you an overbuyer or an underbuyer?
One way to limit clutter is by being mindful of your spending.
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Chores cause conflict. Try managing them like this instead.
Here's how to set clear expectations about household management.
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How to let go of pointless possessions, in 6 easy steps
It's almost time for spring cleaning.
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Weird love advice that works: Be a dog.
It feels crazy good when someone is excited to see you. Give that gift to your family every day – but especially on Valentine's day.
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Unhappiness Is a Habit You Can Learn to Break
Habits play a major role in determining our levels of happiness, explains best-selling author Gretchen Rubin.
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‘Fur Therapy’ and Other Treats That Can Help You Change a Bad Habit
There are 21 strategies for changing habits, says author Gretchen Rubin. The most fun is one that incorporates the usage of treats.
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Habits Are Decisions You Only Need to Make Once
Bestselling author Gretchen Rubin explains that habits are "like the invisible architecture of everyday life," a topic she explores in her new book Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives.
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What Makes Gretchen Rubin Happy
At some point in her sophisticated, adult life, the “Happiness Project” author had to break down and confess her undying love of “Anne of Green Gables.”
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Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Desire
Whenever we get something we want, we seem to want something else. How can we escape the loop and learn to be content?
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Why you should stop hating happy people
Some people stay cheerful no matter what. Other people want to strangle those people. But optimists work hard on their attitude, says Gretchen Rubin—and the rest of us should take […]
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Forget the Pursuit of Happiness—Try the Pursuit of “Happier”
“Happiness” is a mythical destination that remains permanently out of reach. So why not just improve your life one step at a time?
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Why You Broke Your New Year’s Resolution
The “Happiness Project” author describes two frequent mistakes people make in setting goals for themselves.
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Does Blogging Make You Happier?
The “Happiness Project” author on the difference between book writing and blogging, and whether interacting with Internet commenters brightens or darkens her day.
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Make Yourself Happier: Make Your Bed
Happiness begins with concrete, manageable steps. But it must take on a more transcendent aspect as well.
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Were Our Ancestors Right About Happiness?
For one year, Gretchen Rubin tested the wisdom of some of history’s leading experts on happiness, including Aristotle and John Stuart Mill. Did their advice hold up?
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Big Think Interview With Gretchen Rubin
A conversation with the author of “The Happiness Project.”
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