10% Happier with Dan Harris When It Comes to Habits, There Are Four Types of People. Which Are You? | Gretchen Rubin
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Dec 19, 2022 
Gretchen Rubin, a best-selling author and speaker renowned for her insights on habits and happiness, discusses her Four Tendencies framework. She reveals how understanding whether you're an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel can transform your approach to habit formation. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness in making successful changes and tackles the complexities of decision-making and accountability. Rubin also shares insights on parenting and motivating those with rebellious traits, making habit-building relatable and actionable.
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Four Tendencies: A Law of Nature?
- Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies framework feels like a fundamental law of nature.
- It elegantly categorizes how people respond to expectations, offering insights into habit formation.
Upholder Quirks
- Gretchen Rubin, an Upholder, found it difficult to stop meditating once she started.
- She also rigidly adhered to East Coast time while visiting Los Angeles, highlighting Upholder tendencies.
Advice for Habit Change
- Tailor habit-change strategies based on your tendency.
- Questioners benefit from deep research, Obligers need outer accountability, and Rebels thrive on identity and choice.
