Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Ep. 503: An Unexpected Way to Spark Creativity, Gamifying Clutter- Clearing & Why Quirks Matter

We discuss an unexpected way to boost creativity—both ideas and production—that has worked for both of us.
We also share a listener’s suggestion about an easy way to gamify clutter-clearing (an approach that also reduces decision-fatigue), and we talk about why identifying our personal quirks can contribute to our happiness.
Resources and links related to this episode:
- Scene from Mad Men
- I Want You to Know: My Portrait of You
- Gretchen is reading: Beginners by Tom Vanderbilt (Amazon, Bookshop)
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