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Drawing on contemporary science, the wisdom of the ages, lessons from pop culture, and her own experiences, Gretchen Rubin reveals unexpected truths about how we can live happier lives—and how to transform abstract ideas into concrete action.

four-tendencies

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THE FOUR TENDENCIES

Knowing the answer to one simple question—How do we respond to inner and outer expectations?—can help us achieve our aims.

Book cover of The Happiness Project

<img title="Book cover of The Happiness Project" alt="Book cover of The Happiness Project" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/HappinessProject10th-pb-c-1-pvw0lxfg73u1m5vobksc7ltja2s5crkqdqcd75kaug.jpg" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/HappinessProject10th-pb-c-1-pvw0lxfg73u1m5vobksc7ltja2s5crkqdqcd75kaug.jpg" title="Book cover of The Happiness Project" alt="Book cover of The Happiness Project" />

THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

A chronicle of the twelve months Gretchen Rubin spent test-driving cutting-edge science, the wisdom of the ages, and lessons from popular culture for her “happiness project” about how to be happier.

Book cover of Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin

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OUTER ORDER, INNER CALM

A key realization about happiness: For most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm.

four-tendencies

<img title="four-tendencies" alt="four-tendencies" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/four-tendencies-pvw0lsq812w34nnmltrywfhvvyqeny08yvaaw3pyww.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/four-tendencies-pvw0lsq812w34nnmltrywfhvvyqeny08yvaaw3pyww.png" title="four-tendencies" alt="four-tendencies" />

THE FOUR TENDENCIES

Knowing the answer to one simple question—How do we respond to inner and outer expectations?—can help us achieve our aims.

Book cover of The Happiness Project

<img title="Book cover of The Happiness Project" alt="Book cover of The Happiness Project" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/HappinessProject10th-pb-c-1-pvw0lxfez92iqpgsudt3qwb6uw38qfiwnijqahj01s.jpg" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/HappinessProject10th-pb-c-1-pvw0lxfez92iqpgsudt3qwb6uw38qfiwnijqahj01s.jpg" title="Book cover of The Happiness Project" alt="Book cover of The Happiness Project" />

THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

A chronicle of the twelve months Gretchen Rubin spent test-driving cutting-edge science, the wisdom of the ages, and lessons from popular culture for her “happiness project” about how to be happier.

Book cover of Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin

<img title="Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" alt="Book cover of Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Outer-Order-Inner-Calm-by-Gretchen-Rubin-e1663976438294-pvw0lwhksf18f3i5zveh6ejq9i7viqf6bdw8t7ke80.jpg" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Outer-Order-Inner-Calm-by-Gretchen-Rubin-e1663976438294-pvw0lwhksf18f3i5zveh6ejq9i7viqf6bdw8t7ke80.jpg" title="Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" alt="Book cover of Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" />

OUTER ORDER, INNER CALM

A key realization about happiness: For most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm.

Podcast

On the top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Gretchen discusses happiness and good habits with her sister, Hollywood show-runner Elizabeth Craft.

See More Recent EPISODES

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A Little Happier: How Do We Stay Open to Constructive Criticism, Yet Also Committed to Our Creative Vision?

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405: Kevin Hart! Plus Ways to Enhance Holiday Decorating and How to Save Someone’s Life (or Your Own)

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406: Why We Might Upgrade the Makeshift, Gift Ideas for Teachers, and a Great Way to Use Photographs

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A Little Happier: How Do We Stay Open to Constructive Criticism, Yet Also Committed to Our Creative Vision?

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405: Kevin Hart! Plus Ways to Enhance Holiday Decorating and How to Save Someone’s Life (or Your Own)

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406: Why We Might Upgrade the Makeshift, Gift Ideas for Teachers, and a Great Way to Use Photographs

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Drawing on contemporary science, the wisdom of the ages, lessons from pop culture, and her own experiences, Gretchen Rubin reveals unexpected truths about how we can live happier lives—and how to transform abstract ideas into concrete action.

four-tendencies

<img title="four-tendencies" alt="four-tendencies" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/four-tendencies-pvw0lsq98xnm042i30r7d508b5fbaa22p32xsrr9pk.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/four-tendencies-pvw0lsq98xnm042i30r7d508b5fbaa22p32xsrr9pk.png" title="four-tendencies" alt="four-tendencies" />

THE FOUR TENDENCIES

Knowing the answer to one simple question—How do we respond to inner and outer expectations?—can help us achieve our aims.

Book cover of The Happiness Project

<img title="Book cover of The Happiness Project" alt="Book cover of The Happiness Project" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/HappinessProject10th-pb-c-1-pvw0lxfg73u1m5vobksc7ltja2s5crkqdqcd75kaug.jpg" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/HappinessProject10th-pb-c-1-pvw0lxfg73u1m5vobksc7ltja2s5crkqdqcd75kaug.jpg" title="Book cover of The Happiness Project" alt="Book cover of The Happiness Project" />

THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

A chronicle of the twelve months Gretchen Rubin spent test-driving cutting-edge science, the wisdom of the ages, and lessons from popular culture for her “happiness project” about how to be happier.

Book cover of Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin

<img title="Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" alt="Book cover of Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Outer-Order-Inner-Calm-by-Gretchen-Rubin-e1663976438294-pvw0lwhm09srajx1h2dpn422oows52h01lovpvlp0o.jpg" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Outer-Order-Inner-Calm-by-Gretchen-Rubin-e1663976438294-pvw0lwhm09srajx1h2dpn422oows52h01lovpvlp0o.jpg" title="Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" alt="Book cover of Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" />

OUTER ORDER, INNER CALM

A key realization about happiness: For most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm.

four-tendencies

<img title="four-tendencies" alt="four-tendencies" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/four-tendencies-pvw0lsq812w34nnmltrywfhvvyqeny08yvaaw3pyww.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/four-tendencies-pvw0lsq812w34nnmltrywfhvvyqeny08yvaaw3pyww.png" title="four-tendencies" alt="four-tendencies" />

THE FOUR TENDENCIES

Knowing the answer to one simple question—How do we respond to inner and outer expectations?—can help us achieve our aims.

Book cover of The Happiness Project

<img title="Book cover of The Happiness Project" alt="Book cover of The Happiness Project" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/HappinessProject10th-pb-c-1-pvw0lxfez92iqpgsudt3qwb6uw38qfiwnijqahj01s.jpg" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/HappinessProject10th-pb-c-1-pvw0lxfez92iqpgsudt3qwb6uw38qfiwnijqahj01s.jpg" title="Book cover of The Happiness Project" alt="Book cover of The Happiness Project" />

THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

A chronicle of the twelve months Gretchen Rubin spent test-driving cutting-edge science, the wisdom of the ages, and lessons from popular culture for her “happiness project” about how to be happier.

Book cover of Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin

<img title="Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" alt="Book cover of Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Outer-Order-Inner-Calm-by-Gretchen-Rubin-e1663976438294-pvw0lwhksf18f3i5zveh6ejq9i7viqf6bdw8t7ke80.jpg" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Outer-Order-Inner-Calm-by-Gretchen-Rubin-e1663976438294-pvw0lwhksf18f3i5zveh6ejq9i7viqf6bdw8t7ke80.jpg" title="Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" alt="Book cover of Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin" />

OUTER ORDER, INNER CALM

A key realization about happiness: For most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm.

Podcast

On the top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Gretchen discusses happiness and good habits with her sister, Hollywood show-runner Elizabeth Craft.

See More Recent EPISODES

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<img alt="woman in gray turtleneck long sleeve shirt" width="768" height="513" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bwktz4yvtma-768x513.jpg" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bwktz4yvtma-768x513.jpg" src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bwktz4yvtma-768x513.jpg" alt="woman in gray turtleneck long sleeve shirt" width="768" height="513">

A Little Happier: How Do We Stay Open to Constructive Criticism, Yet Also Committed to Our Creative Vision?

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<img alt="Screen Shot 2022-11-11 at 9.56" width="768" height="450" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-11-at-9.56.42-AM-768x450.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-11-at-9.56.42-AM-768x450.png" src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-11-at-9.56.42-AM-768x450.png" alt="Screen Shot 2022-11-11 at 9.56" width="768" height="450">

405: Kevin Hart! Plus Ways to Enhance Holiday Decorating and How to Save Someone’s Life (or Your Own)

white and brown picture frame on brown wooden table

<img alt="white and brown picture frame on brown wooden table" width="768" height="1152" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/5abow0uvv_k-768x1152.jpg" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/5abow0uvv_k-768x1152.jpg" src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/5abow0uvv_k-768x1152.jpg" alt="white and brown picture frame on brown wooden table" width="768" height="1152">

406: Why We Might Upgrade the Makeshift, Gift Ideas for Teachers, and a Great Way to Use Photographs

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woman in gray turtleneck long sleeve shirt

<img alt="woman in gray turtleneck long sleeve shirt" width="300" height="200" data-src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bwktz4yvtma-300x200.jpg" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bwktz4yvtma-300x200.jpg" src="https://gretchenrubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bwktz4yvtma-300x200.jpg" alt="woman in gray turtleneck long sleeve shirt" width="300" height="200">

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