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Mentioned in 28 episodes
The Happiness Project
Book • 2009
In 'The Happiness Project', Gretchen Rubin chronicles her year-long journey to enhance her happiness.
Despite having a fulfilling life, Rubin realized she wasn’t focusing enough on her own happiness.
She divided her project into twelve months, each with a different area of focus and specific goals.
From boosting energy and improving her marriage to enhancing her work life and leisure activities, Rubin tested various strategies, including those from Epicurus, Thoreau, and modern scientists.
The book combines historical wisdom, scientific research, and personal anecdotes to provide practical advice on how to make life happier and more fulfilling.
Despite having a fulfilling life, Rubin realized she wasn’t focusing enough on her own happiness.
She divided her project into twelve months, each with a different area of focus and specific goals.
From boosting energy and improving her marriage to enhancing her work life and leisure activities, Rubin tested various strategies, including those from Epicurus, Thoreau, and modern scientists.
The book combines historical wisdom, scientific research, and personal anecdotes to provide practical advice on how to make life happier and more fulfilling.
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Mentioned in 28 episodes
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Chris Duffy as the bestselling author of several books, including those on happiness and habit formation.
Chris Duffy as the bestselling author of several books, including those on happiness and habit formation.
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You can do better than a New Year's resolution | How to Be a Better Human
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Rachel Hollis as a best-selling author and host of "Happier with 
Gretchen Rubin ", discussing how habits impact contentment.
Rachel Hollis as a best-selling author and host of "Happier with Gretchen Rubin ", discussing how habits impact contentment.
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791: MASTERMIND | The Science of Happiness
Mentioned by Gretchen Rubin in her podcast introduction.
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Why you should make a spectacle out of life (w/ Lear deBessonet)
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Reshma Saujani as a bestselling author of five New York Times bestsellers, including "The Happiness Project."
Reshma Saujani as a bestselling author of five New York Times bestsellers, including "The Happiness Project."
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Friendship Roundtable: How to Make, Keep & Deepen Friendships
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Dan Harris as one of Gretchen Rubin 's books that explores ways to boost happiness in everyday life.
Dan Harris as one of Gretchen Rubin 's books that explores ways to boost happiness in everyday life.
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When It Comes to Habits, There Are Four Types of People. Which Are You? | Gretchen Rubin
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Susan Cain in relation to a blog post where she discussed the concept of 'happy melancholy'.
Susan Cain in relation to a blog post where she discussed the concept of 'happy melancholy'.
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Susan Cain || The Beauty of Bittersweet
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Dana K. White as a podcast and book she enjoys, focusing on habits and personality types.
Dana K. White as a podcast and book she enjoys, focusing on habits and personality types.
065: Routines and Catching Up
Mentioned by Dan Harris and Gretchen Rubin as a book celebrating its 15th anniversary, prompting a revisited course.
Dan Harris and Gretchen Rubin as a book celebrating its 15th anniversary, prompting a revisited course.
From Happier with Gretchen Rubin | The Happiness Project: Revisited
