Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier - Ep. 385: Keep a Commonplace Book, Hacks for Headache and Parents, and Preventing Interruptions

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Jul 6, 2022
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ADVICE

Commonplace Book

  • Keep a commonplace book to record meaningful quotes, anecdotes, or observations.
  • This practice enhances engagement with life and provides a valuable resource for reflection.
ANECDOTE

Gretchen's Blank Books

  • Gretchen Rubin has kept commonplace books, which she calls "blank books", since she was ten.
  • Her first blank book, a gift from her Aunt Susan, is filled with quotes and glued-in images.
ANECDOTE

Quote for Fantasy Island

  • Elizabeth Craft used a quote from Gretchen Rubin's commonplace book in a pitch for Fantasy Island.
  • The quote about striking matches resonated perfectly with the show's theme of transformation.
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