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Mentioned in 12 episodes
Outer Order, Inner Calm
Book • 2019
In 'Outer Order, Inner Calm', Gretchen Rubin argues that an organized space significantly contributes to inner calm and overall happiness.
The book offers over a hundred practical strategies for decluttering and organizing, divided into sections such as 'Make Choices', 'Create Order', 'Know Yourself–and Others', 'Cultivate Helpful Habits', and 'Add Beauty'.
Rubin emphasizes the importance of understanding personal habits and emotional attachments to possessions, and provides manageable steps to create a serene and orderly environment.
By getting rid of unnecessary items, readers can free their minds and shelves for what they truly value, leading to a more controlled, calm, and energetic life.
The book offers over a hundred practical strategies for decluttering and organizing, divided into sections such as 'Make Choices', 'Create Order', 'Know Yourself–and Others', 'Cultivate Helpful Habits', and 'Add Beauty'.
Rubin emphasizes the importance of understanding personal habits and emotional attachments to possessions, and provides manageable steps to create a serene and orderly environment.
By getting rid of unnecessary items, readers can free their minds and shelves for what they truly value, leading to a more controlled, calm, and energetic life.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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as one of 

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Chris Duffy


Gretchen Rubin

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You can do better than a New Year's resolution | How to Be a Better Human
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as one of 

's New York Times bestsellers.


Dan Harris


Gretchen Rubin

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Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships
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as one of her books.


Ryan Holiday

54 snips
Gretchen Rubin On The Power Of Exploring Your Senses
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herself, discussing her research and experiences in her happiness project.


Gretchen Rubin

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791: MASTERMIND | The Science of Happiness
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in relation to decluttering benefits.


Nikki Kinzer

15 snips
It’s Declutter Season!
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as a hooky book that was published.


Gretchen Rubin

14 snips
#155: Gretchen Rubin — Secrets of a Creative Life: Better Time Management, Happiness Hacks, Sustainable Habits & How To Know Yourself Better; also Writing Nonfiction, Research & Redefining Success
Mentioned by 

when discussing 

's recent work on happiness and the new year.


Eric Zimmer


Gretchen Rubin

13 snips
How to Find Inner Calm and Happiness with Gretchen Rubin
Mentioned by 

in relation to organizing trinkets.


Gretchen Rubin

12 snips
Ep. 522: Tenth Anniversary! Best Try-This-At-Home Ideas, Happiness Hacks, and Highlights
Mentioned by 

as a book with many practical tips.


Elizabeth Craft

Ep. 530: Very Special Episode: Hacks, Products, and Tips for Spring Clearing & Organizing
Mentioned as one of 

's books.


Gretchen Rubin

How to Connect More Deeply Through Our Senses with Gretchen Rubin
Mentioned by 

as a book that started as a side project but later became a published book.


Gretchen Rubin

Little Happier: A Secret Kept for Thousands of Years Inspires My Owns Secrets (of Adulthood)
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as a book that discusses how outer order disproportionately contributes to inner calm.


Gretchen Rubin

360 Gretchen Rubin - The secret to happiness in a cluttered world
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as a book about decluttering and its impact on mental well-being.


Dan Harris

Small Ways to Improve Your Everyday Life Right Now | Gretchen Rubin
Mentioned by 

as the author of "Outer Order, Inner Calm", a book about decluttering and organizing.


Ben Greenfield

Gretchen Rubin Interview On How To Declutter Your Home & Your Life For Outer Order, Inner Calm & Happiness.
Mentioned by 

as one of 

's books.


Jay Shetty


Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin ON: How Understanding Your Habits Allows You to Thrive in Work, Love and Life
Mentioned by the podcast host as a playbook that helps readers discover ways to make more room for happiness in their lives.

Do Your Best
Mentioned by 

when discussing her book, Outer Order, Inner Calm.


Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 521: Very Special Episode! Ask Us Anything, Part II
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in the context of discussing how removing clutter can improve mental well-being.

Sean Croxton

2073 | Gretchen Rubin: “When We Get More Control Over the Stuff in Our Lives, We Feel More in Control of Our Lives Generally.”
Mentioned by 

as her latest book on decluttering and its connection to happiness.


Dan Harris

Gretchen Rubin, Outer Order, Inner Calm
Mentioned by 

as the author of the book and the expert on navigating transitions and creating order.


Dave Stachowiak

403: Transition Well Through Your Day, with Gretchen Rubin