A Slight Change of Plans Get Happier with Gretchen Rubin
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Dec 4, 2023 
Author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin discusses the importance of tailoring our approach to happiness based on personality types. She introduces the 'four tendencies' framework and highlights the malleability of these tendencies. The chapter also explores the concept of exploring various psychological models to cultivate happiness.
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Origin of the Happiness Project
- Gretchen Rubin, originally a lawyer, had a realization on a bus about pursuing happiness.
- This led to a year-long experiment called "The Happiness Project", documented in a book.
Unexpected Blog Happiness
- Gretchen Rubin tried starting a blog, despite preferring familiarity, as a novelty experiment.
- It unexpectedly became a significant source of happiness and growth, demonstrating novelty's power.
Habit Formation for Happiness
- Build habits to reduce friction in pursuing long-term happiness goals.
- Habits automate behavior and remove the need for constant decision-making and willpower.