Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Craft Rubin is an American author, blogger and speaker...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
CountryUnited States of America
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Keeping a habit, in the smallest way, protects and strengthens it. I write every day, even if it's just a sentence, to keep my habit of daily writing strong.
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My writing tends to become very dense, so I have to keep some cushion. Sometimes, words that seem superfluous are actually essential for the overall effect.
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Take the perspective of a journalist or scientist. Really study what's around you. What are people wearing, what do the interiors of buildings look like, what noises do you hear? If you bring your analytical powers to bear, you can make almost anything interesting.
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They say that people teach what they need to learn. By adopting the role of happiness teacher, if only for myself, I was trying to find the method to conquer my particular faults and limitations.
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When I became obsessed with Winston Churchill, I wrote a book about Churchill. What a joy it was to write that book!
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An enormous amount of ingenuity and creativity goes into commercials, and they can be fascinating if you pay attention.
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Growing up in Kansas City, I was always neat, the teacher's pet, know-it-all type.
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I always feel calmer when I exercise. In fact, that's probably the main reason I exercise.
If you want someone else to do a task, don't do it yourself.
atmosphere home
In 'Happier at Home,' I write a lot about my struggle to create an unhurried atmosphere at home.
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One of my most important 'Secrets of Adulthood': Outer order contributes to inner calm.
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You can love someone but not want to keep a gift from that person. It's okay to pass an item along to someone who will appreciate it more.
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A series of small but real accomplishments gives people the energy and confidence to continue. For instance, a person who wants to write a novel might resolve to write one sentence each day. Or a person who wants to start running might resolve to run for one minute.
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I'm constantly on the hunt for insights about happiness or ideas about how to be happier - which probably makes me a somewhat tiresome companion at times.