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Mentioned in 24 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.

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Mentioned in 24 episodes

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Gretchen Rubin
in relation to her aphorism about habits being the invisible architecture of everyday life.
744 snips
20 Secrets of Adulthood
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Chris Duffy
as a book about making and breaking habits.
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You can do better than a New Year's resolution | How to Be a Better Human
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Gretchen Rubin
as she described how she stumbled upon her personality framework.
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Happiness Expert: Communication Hacks That Instantly Boost Your Mood
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Gretchen Rubin
herself, discussing her research and experiences in her happiness project.
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791: MASTERMIND | The Science of Happiness
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Gretchen Rubin
, when discussing the 21 strategies of habit change, most notably the strategy of treats.
24 snips
More Happier: 7 Happiness Myths—and What’s Actually True [Revisited]
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Gretchen Rubin
as a book where she discusses habit change strategies.
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More Happier: Tools for sticking to your New Year's Resolutions [Revisited]
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Dan Harris
as a book preceding "The Four Tendencies", focusing on behavior change and habit formation.
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When It Comes to Habits, There Are Four Types of People. Which Are You? | Gretchen Rubin
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Gretchen Rubin
herself when discussing her work on habit change.
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How to Find Inner Calm and Happiness with Gretchen Rubin
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Gretchen Rubin
as a book about habit change, published in a previous year.
12 snips
Ep. 522: Tenth Anniversary! Best Try-This-At-Home Ideas, Happiness Hacks, and Highlights
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Laura Vanderkam
as one of
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Gretchen Rubin
's books.
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Be happier in the new year, with Gretchen Rubin
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Gretchen Rubin
when discussing habits, consistency, and forgetfulness.
More Happier: Watercoloring, Novel-Writing & 80’s Bestsellers
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Catherine Wygal
as the source of 21 strategies for habit formation, which are discussed throughout the podcast episode.
Episode 357 – Fall Back Plan – Part 2
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Gretchen Rubin
's most recent book, focusing on habits.
Happiness and habits with Gretchen Rubin
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Gretchen Rubin
's books.
How to Connect More Deeply Through Our Senses with Gretchen Rubin
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Catherine Wygal
as a book that taught her about habit formation and self-responsibility.
Episode 358 – Fall Back Plan – Part 3
Mentioned by Catherine and Donald as an author whose work focuses on habit formation strategies.
Episode 356 – Fall Back Plan – Part 1
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Amy Andrews
after
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Hayley Goldenberg
discusses habit-building systems, referencing Rubin's book on habit setting.
S4E4: Self-Care

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