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Mentioned in 33 episodes

Better Than Before

Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives

Book • 1758

In 'Better Than Before', Gretchen Rubin explores the science and practice of habit formation.

She identifies 21 strategies for making and breaking habits, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge and tailoring habits to individual personalities.

Rubin categorizes people into four tendencies—Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels—and explains how these tendencies influence habit formation.

The book is filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and rigorous research, making it a comprehensive and engaging guide to building happier, stronger, and more productive lives.

Mentioned by

Jason Albuquerque

Laura Vanderkam

Mentioned in 33 episodes

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

in relation to her aphorism about habits being the invisible architecture of everyday life.

20 Secrets of Adulthood

Mentioned by

Laurie Santos

when discussing the 'lightning phenomena' related to behavior change.

"Human Minds Are Stupid!" (with Rich Roll)

Mentioned in the episode description and by

Chris Duffy

as a book about making and breaking habits.

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

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as she described how she stumbled upon her personality framework.

Happiness Expert: Communication Hacks That Instantly Boost Your Mood

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

Gretchen Rubin

as a book about habit formation.

The Secrets of Adulthood & How to Teach Them to Our Children w/ Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

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

791: MASTERMIND | The Science of Happiness

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

, when discussing the 21 strategies of habit change, most notably the strategy of treats.

More Happier: 7 Happiness Myths—and What’s Actually True [Revisited]

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as the book she was writing when she came up with the framework for the four tendencies.

#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

Dan Harris

as a book preceding "The Four Tendencies", focusing on behavior change and habit formation.

When It Comes to Habits, There Are Four Types of People. Which Are You? | Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book where she discusses habit change strategies.

More Happier: Tools for sticking to your New Year's Resolutions [Revisited]

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's best-selling books.

Pods We Love: Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as her book about habit change outlining 21 strategies.

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

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

herself when discussing her work on habit change.

How to Find Inner Calm and Happiness with Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by

Jason Albuquerque

as one of two books in his Spotify audiobooks hopper.

Aligning Security Objectives, Ditch the Ego, Lead for Real and Succeed - BSW #406

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book about habit change, published in a previous year.

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

Mentioned by

Laura Vanderkam

as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's books.

Be happier in the new year, with Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

when discussing habits, consistency, and forgetfulness.

More Happier: Watercoloring, Novel-Writing & 80’s Bestsellers

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book she wrote about habits and the 21 strategies to make or break habits.

Little Happier: A Surprising and Subtle Way to Change Your Habits: Consider Texas

Mentioned by Gretchen when discussing the strategy of identity, and how when we identify with something, we're more likely to follow through on it.

Ep. 555: Invest in Tools, an Orange Theory Hack & a Sobering Fact about Books

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