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Mentioned in 15 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.

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Craft

Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Chris Duffy

as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's best-selling books.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's New York Times bestsellers.

Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of her books.

Gretchen Rubin On The Power Of Exploring Your Senses

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

herself, discussing her research and experiences in her happiness project.

791: MASTERMIND | The Science of Happiness

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a hooky book that was published.

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Mentioned by

Nikki Kinzer

in relation to decluttering benefits.

It’s Declutter Season!

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book about clutter clearing and its energizing effects.

A Little Happier: Keep an Empty shelf—and Also Keep a Junk Drawer.

Mentioned by

Eric Zimmer

when discussing

Gretchen Rubin

's recent work on happiness and the new year.

How to Find Inner Calm and Happiness with Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

when discussing the distinction between simplicity lovers and abundance lovers.

More Happier: Returning to Routine? 7 Strategies to Make it Easier [Revisited]

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

in relation to organizing trinkets.

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

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Craft

as a book with many practical tips.

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

Mentioned as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's books.

How to Connect More Deeply Through Our Senses with Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

when discussing her excitement about clearing clutter.

More Happier: Embrace the Immersive, Reflect on Your Algorithm & Clear Clutter to Boost Energy

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book that discusses how outer order disproportionately contributes to inner calm.

360 Gretchen Rubin - The secret to happiness in a cluttered world

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

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

Little Happier: A Secret Kept for Thousands of Years Inspires My Owns Secrets (of Adulthood)

Mentioned by

Sean Croxton

in the context of discussing how removing clutter can improve mental well-being.

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 Stephanie, who has read it twice, as inspiration for decluttering 100 books.

Ep. 564: Revealing…the Annual Challenge for 2026! Plus a Report on Read 25 in 2025

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

, pointing out it includes many hacks about decluttering.

Ep. 558: Have “One Big Thing” Holding You Back? Listeners Weigh In. Plus the Value of Making Space

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book with hundreds of hacks and strategies for clearing clutter and getting organized.

More Happier: Get Ready for Fall in Just 30 Minutes [Revisited]

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book full of ideas about how to create more outer order.

751 Secrets of Adulthood with Gretchen Rubin

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