The Declutter Hub Podcast 360 Gretchen Rubin - The secret to happiness in a cluttered world
Jun 27, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Gretchen Rubin, renowned author of 'The Happiness Project,' shares insights on the connection between happiness and a clutter-free environment. She reflects on her personal journey that sparked her focus on customized happiness experiments. Rubin highlights how decluttering can lead to inner calm, transforming mental well-being. The conversation also touches on her new book, 'Reset Your Home,' combining her organizing expertise with powerful principles. Listeners will discover the joys of intentional living and the emotional benefits of simplifying their spaces.
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Happiness Project's Origin Story
- Gretchen Rubin's happiness project began spontaneously during a rainy bus ride when she asked, "What do I want from life?" and realized she wanted to be happy.
- She dove into extensive reading and experiments that eventually became her breakthrough book, The Happiness Project.
Outer Order Drives Inner Calm
- Outer order contributes disproportionately to inner calm for many people, creating a peaceful, energizing environment.
- Maintaining a clutter-free space is essential because clutter affects emotions and energy more than people often realize.
Build Decluttering Muscle Gradually
- Build your decluttering 'muscle' by starting with easier areas and daily small resets before tackling harder spaces.
- Practice decluttering regularly to maintain progress and prevent clutter from accumulating again.
